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Track Listings
| 1. So Far Away |
| 2. Money For Nothing |
| 3. Walk Of Life |
| 4. Your Latest Trick |
| 5. Why Worry |
| 6. Ride Across The River |
| 7. The Man's Too Strong |
| 8. One World |
| 9. Brothers In Arms |
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This is the re-issued SACD version of Brothers in Arms. Dire Straits' fifth album will probably be remembered as the record that ushered in the CD generation, and therefore (depending on your affiliations) a work of extreme evil or an object lesson in craftsmanship. In truth though, it's neither. Inevitably, some moments haven't dated so well. "Money For Nothing", Mark Knopfler's satire of the MTV generation, seems as vacant as its target; while the jukebox jive of "Walk Of Life" could have used a little roughing up. In fairness though, such low points constitute a minority. In latter years, indie bands such as Gomez and Spiritualized have eagerly cited JJ Cale and Dr John as pivotal influences on their work. Perhaps so, but it's the less fashionable Knopfler and his intuitive feel for the fretboard who comes closer. You needn't dig too deep to identify the roots of beauties such as "So Far Away" and "Why Worry". --Peter Paphides
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Completed the hat-trick!,
This review is from: Brothers in Arms: 20th Anniversary Edition/Limited Edition (Audio CD)
I just cannot believe the dynamics of this album could improve so much with the SACD version. Very smooth sounding and exceptional vocal clarity. The biggest surprise was the separation of the intruments, each one very distinct and can be followed individually. I own the original version of the cd as well as the LP (a reissue) and it beats both of them hands down in every department.Any fan of Dire Straits if owns an SACD player must have this album. I thought twice about buying this since this is the third format for me, but I am glad I decided to get it. Worth every penny I spent on it. My system is two channel.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic remaster,
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This review is from: Brothers In Arms - 20th Anniversary Edition (Audio CD)
I have owned "Brothers In Arms" in various formats since it's 1985 release, and I have to say that this really does top the bill. The remastering on this hybrid disc is absolutely outstanding. I wasn't completely sold on the SACD format until this release and boy was I blown-away. If you have owned this album before, then do yourself a favour and get this the 20th anniversay edition. A classic album deserving of space on your shelf. Buy it!
28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Surround mix review: OK,
This review is from: Brothers In Arms - 20th Anniversary Edition (Audio CD)
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1) The surround mix uses the full length versions as heard on CD & cassette (rather than the edited 1,2,4&5 tracks on the vinyl) 2) Money For Nothing suffers in surround. Some of the original very prominent keyboard sounds have been mixed out and the track doesn't sound right for it. 3) The mix is very echoey and I found it hard work to listen to in a long sitting. 4) It appears that the 5.1 mix is more compressed than the original mix. The impact of the louder passages on The Man's Too Strong is not really there for me 5) The rear channels are used well, backing vocals and keyboard parts, etc can be heard at the back. Shame about the reverb!
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