551. Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms

Release Date: 1985
Label: Vertigo

It's looking very likely that Dire Straits are going to be another band who I just don't get. I'll admit to a passing interest in 'Mone For Nothing' and 'Walk of Life' - especially the latter - but two songs do not a good album make.

Rating: 4/10

419. Dire Straits - Dire Straits

Release Date: 1978
Label: Vertigo

Did you know there is a Dire Straits tribute band from Chesterfield called Dire Bolical? Anyway the orginals are such an uncool band that even uncool people think they're uncool. In a way, I suppose that makes them cool. Formed in London via Newcastle and Leicester, their self-titled album - the one we're reviewing - is a promising debut, but one that ultimately falls short of essential.


Rating: 7/10