Album
Communiqué
1979 · Rock
88 collectors on Gatefold own this
Communiqué is a Rock album by Dire Straits, originally released in 1979. On Gatefold: 414 pressings tracked, owned by 88 collectors.
About
Nine months after their debut album, Dire Straits proved their well of material was deep. The shuffling groove of “Once Upon a Time in the West” sounded like the band had just gone out for a quick cuppa after the closing track on <i>Dire Straits</i>. Mark Knopfler’s stinging fingerpicking continued to stun on “Lady Writer,” but he and the band also impressed on slower acoustic-based songs such as “Where Do You Think You’re Going,” hitting a sweet spot between Dylan and J.J. Cale.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Once Upon A Time In The West
- A2News
- A3Where Do You Think You're Going?
- A4Communiqué
Side B
- B1Lady Writer
- B2Angel Of Mercy
- B3Portobello Belle
- B4Single-handed Sailor
- B5Follow Me Home
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Blues Rock
- clean
- laid-back
- smoky
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Embossed sleeve- the letter on cover feels raised from the blue background.
Recorded December 1978, Compass Point Studio, Nassau, Bahamas.
Mixed January 1979 at Muscle Shoals Sound, Sheffield, Alabama.
Sound effects provided by Clack Inc. Sound Studios New York.
All titles: Rondor M.(London) Ltd./Straightjacket Songs
Runouts are stamped, except "BSK-x-3330", circled number, and "BH" which are etched.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- B. BearKEYBOARDS
- David KnopflerGUITAR GUITAR , VOCALS LEAD GUITAR, RHYTHM GUITAR, VOCALS
- John IllsleyBASS BASS GUITAR BASS GUITAR, VOCALS
- Mark KnopflerCOMPOSED BY, RHYTHM GUITAR, VOCALS COMPOSED BY, VOCALS, LEAD GUITAR, RHYTHM GUITAR GUITAR
- Pick WithersDRUMS DRUMS, PERCUSSION
88 collectors on Gatefold own this · 414 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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