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Dire Straits: Brothers In Arms

17 May 1985 · 42 YEARS

Brothers In Arms

Dire Straits

As one of the first major artists to utilize digital recording, Knopfler aimed for expansive, high-fidelity results. The famous guitar riff on Money for Nothing resulted from an accidental microphone misalignment in the studio.

Crisp production defines the listening experience, blending sleek atmospheric textures with bluesy guitar sensibilities. It stands as a clear example of the polished, expansive sound that dominated radio airwaves during the mid-eighties.

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