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Led by former music journalist/college professor Mark Knopfler, Dire Straits emerged with their melancholy self-titled debut amidst the clatter of punk and gloss of disco. With a laid-back, raspy style of singing and distinctive finger-picking style of guitar playing, Knopfler came across as a fusion of J.J. Cale, Bob Dylan, and Chet Atkins. Coming out of the pub-rock scene, this tight English quartet cracked both sides of the Atlantic with the insanely catchy "Sultans Of Swing." The group further enhanced their reputation with the ominously atmospheric opener "Down to the Waterline." Knopfler's finger-picking style gave his guitar a smooth, distinct tone that was a jazz-country hybrid ("Setting Me Up"), while utilizing fancy country plucking "Southbound Again."
Dire Straits' minimalistic interpretation of pub-rock had already crystallized by the time they released this album. Driven by Knopfler's spare, tasteful guitar lines and husky warbling, the album is a set of bluesy rockers. And while the bar-band mentality of pub-rock is at the core of Dire Straits--even the aforementioned breakthrough single offers a lament for a neglected pub-rock band--their music is already beyond the simple boogies and shuffles of their forefathers. Knopfler also shows an inclination toward Dylanesque imagery that enhances the smoky, low-key atmosphere of the album.
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Reissue Old#3266
Recorded at Basing St. Studios, London, England in February, 1978.
Dire Straits: Mark Knopfler (vocals, guitar); David Knopfler (guitar, background vocals); John Illsley (bass); Pick Withers (drums).
Q (7/96, p.141) - 3 Stars - Good - "...swam doggedly against the tide of punk, eventually convincing audiences with its direct pop and Knopfler's thrilling guitar..." Dire Straits Music Review Purchase Dire Straits CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Dire Straits Communique CD (1979) Remastered
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Reissue Old#3330
Recorded at Compass Studios, Nassau, Bahamas in December 1978.
Dire Straits: Mark Knopfler, David Knopfler (vocals, guitar); John Illsley (vocals, bass); Pick Withers (drums).
| | Dire Straits Making Movies CD (1980) Remastered
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The last album of their career that sounded as if they were trying to play, instead of going through the motions. David Knopfler had already departed from the band and brother Mark had a free rein, clear from any sibling rivalry. "Solid Rock," "Tunnel Of Love," "Romeo And Juliet" and "Skataway" would be on any decent greatest hits package. Following this artistic triumph they proceeded to release LOVE OVER GOLD, and we all know what album followed after that, don't we?
Recorded between July and August 1980.
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Reissue Old#3480
Dire Straits: Mark Knopfler (vocals, guitar); John Illsley (bass); Pick Withers (drums).
Additional personnel: Roy Bittan (keyboards).
| | Dire Straits Love Over Gold CD (1982) Remastered
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Despite the fact that LOVE OVER GOLD contains only five songs, the powerful effect of these selections makes this Dire Straits' most underrated record. Building on the ambitious arrangements and more sophisticated story-songs that made up the prior MAKING MOVIES, Mark Knopfler audaciously composed "Telegraph Road," a near-15-minute cut that traces society's technological evolution. Although this kind of subject matter might sound ostensibly dry, Knopfler's crisp playing and warm raspy voice, combined with Alan Clark's gorgeous keyboard runs, makes for a sweeping experience.
Elsewhere, Knopfler uses the satirical romp "Industrial Disease" to turn a lesson on international economics and bureaucratic red tape into an infectious shuffle. Rounding out this unusual pop album are the atmospheric piano-driven title track, the ominously film-noir-flavored "Private Investigations," and "It Never Rains," the story of a hard-luck lover that comes off with an optimistic air thanks to Clark's pulsing organ playing and Knopfler's robust delivery.
All tracks have been digitally remastered.
Reissue Old#23728
Dire Straits: Mark Knopfler (vocals, guitar); Hal Lindes (guitar); Alan Clark (keyboards); John Illsley (bass); Pick Withers (drums).
Additional personnel: Mike Mainieri (vibraphone, marimba); Ed Walsh (programming).
| | Miracles Collection CD (2002) (Import) Germany
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The 18-track COLLECTION focuses on the 1970s work by the Miracles folloing Smokey Robinson's departure for a solo career, including the disco smash "Love Machine."
UK budget-price compilation for the Motown recording act that scored over 40 hits in the R&B Top 40 charts. 19 tracks including 'City Of Angels', 'Free Press', 'Night Life', 'SMOG', 'Gemini', 'Do It Baby' and more.
| | England Dan Nights Are Forever CD (1976)
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Blister Pack
| | Iggy And The Stooges Double Danger CDs (2000)
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Recorded live at The Latin Casino, Baltimore, Maryland in November, 1973 and The Academy Of Music, New York, New York on December 31, 1973. Includes liner notes by Frank Meyer.
Iggy & The Stooges: Iggy Pop (vocals); James Williamson (guitar); Ron Asheton (bass); Scott Asheton (drums).
| | Kent Vapen & Ammunition CD (2002) (Import) Germany
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VAPEN AND AMMUNITION features 12 tracks - sung in Swedish - by Swedish rockers Kent, featuring "Sundance Kid" and "Hur Jag Fick Dig Att."
2002 album for the Swedish indie rock act. Ten tracks including, 'Sundance Kid', 'Parlor', 'Duett', 'Socker', 'FF' & 'Elite'.
| | Audra McDonald Happy Songs CD (2002)
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3rd CD By 3-Time Tony Winning Actress/Singer. Pop Standards
Recorded at The Hit Factory, Sound On Sound Studios, New York, New York between August 2001 & May 2002.
Personnel includes: Audra McDonald, Leo Daignault, Steven Freeman, David Engel (vocals); Kevin Kuhn (guitar, banjo); Suzanne Ornstein, Cecelia Hobbs, Laura Oatts, Andrew Stein (violin); Michael Nicholas, Debra Shufely (viola); Adam Grabois, Clay Ruede (cello); Grace Paradise (harp); Paul Sundfor (flute, piccolo, clarinet, alto & tenor saxophones); Rick Heckman (flute, clarinet, oboe, tenor saxophone, English horn); Mark Thrasher (clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, baritone saxophone); Walter Weiskopf (clarinet); Craig Johnson, Larry Lunetta, Brian O'Flaherty (trumpet); Chris Komer (French horn); Michael Boschen (trombone); Lee Musiker, Ted Sperling (piano, celeste); Peter Donovan (bass); William Hayes, David Ratajczak (drums, percussion).
| | Hawkwind Space Ritual Sundown CD (2005) Deluxe Edition
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Recording information: Brixton Sundown, London, England (12/30/1972).
Hawkwind: Dave Brock (vocals, guitar); Lemmy Kilmister (vocals, bass guitar); Bob Calvert (vocals); Nik Turner (flute, saxophone, background vocals); Del Dettmar (synthesizer); Simon King (drums); Dik Mik (electronics, sound effects); Andy Dunkley (turntables).
| | Steps Ahead Holding Together CDs (2005)
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(2-CD set) Recorded live in 1999 in Europe, "Holding Together" features Mike Mainieri, Bob Berg, Eliane Elias, Marc Johnson and Peter Erskine in a scintillating performance of new compositions and a few 'Steps Gems' from their song book. The synergy is p
Steps Ahead: Bob Berg (saxophone); Eliane Elias (piano); Mike Mainieri (vibraphone); Marc Johnson (double bass); Peter Erskine (drums).
Recording information: 1999.
| | Death & Angel Miduki's Last Judg 2 Drama CD CD (2006) (Import)
$25.69 | | M C A T Feat Manabu Oshio Beastie Life (2007) (Import)
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Track Listing of songs: Beastie Life; Lookin' for his BACK -fresh mix-; Beastie Life [Instrumental]; Lookin' for his BACK -fresh mix- [Instrumental]; Beastie Life;
| | I'm Not A Gun Mirror CD (2008)
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I'm Not A Gun: Takeshi Nishimoto, John Tejada.
| | Bob Kilpatrick Lord Be Glorified The Worship Songs Of Bob Kilpatr CD (2008)
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Bob Kilpatrick is a busy man! He continues his national radio program on the K-Love radio network, speaks at national conferences, produces recordings with artists like Phil Keaggy and Randy Stonehill, and is writing his first book. But just as fulfilling has been the return to his preaching roots. “I’m laying my guitar down and speaking! And I’m loving it,” says Bob. He is, after all, an ordained minister. Still, most people were introduced to the ministry of Bob Kilpatrick through his worship songs. At least two of Bob Kilpatrick’s songs are consistently listed in the “Clas¬sic” worship song category- “Lord Be Glorified” and “Here Am I (Send Me To The Nations)”. Though these songs keep popping up on the “Greatest Hits” lists, there are many other tunes for which Bob is known- “Won By One,” “Sold Out And Radical” and “I Will Not Be Ashamed” among them. His song “Bring Them Home” was sung at Mother Teresa’s funeral service in Calcutta, India (Hillary Clinton mentioned to the singer how touched she was by the song!) Bob has been in full time ministry since 1970. Over the years he has co-labored with a veritable ministry “Who’s Who”, including Dr. Jack Hayford, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, Corrie ten Boom, Michael W. Smith, dcTalk, Anne Graham Lotz, Keith Green, Phil Keaggy, Randy Stonehill and Andrae Crouch. He produces other artists recordings, working with people like Phil Keaggy, Randy Stonehill, Sara Groves and Noel Paul Stookey (of Peter, Paul & Mary.) He has spoken at many national conferences and Christian music festivals. The nationwide KLove radio network airs Bob’s “Time Out with Bob Kilpatrick” devotional program three times daily. Bob writes a column for Christian Musician magazine. His writings also have appeared in worshiptogether.com, Youth Specialties, CCM, Relevant magazine & crosswalk.com. Bob is an ordained minister, and the third inductee into the Assemblies of God Hall of Honor. He is married to Cindy, his high school sweetheart. They have five children and live in Fair Oaks, California. “My desire is to serve the Church in any way that God allows. This was not a career choice for me, it was, and is, a calling. I am a servant. With God’s grace, that’s what I’ll always be.”Bob Kilpatrickwww.bobkilpatrick.com
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