Dire Straits
Dire Straits

4.2 - Songs like “Water of Love” aren’t so memorable on their own, but I will remember the wonderfully laid back vibe of this record, and how casually Knopfler slays every guitar lick and solo. His hammers and string bends are unparalleled, and it baffles me how underrated he is compared to Clapton and other so-called “guitar gods.” And “Sultans…” is one of a tiny handful of “classic rock” songs that I still love hearing.

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