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This is the only Dire Straits album not to feature a rhythm guitarist; instead, an added dimension is given to the sound by the addition of Roy Bittan, Bruce Springsteen's pianist. In fact, there were several Springsteen connections to this album: Jimmy Iovine, the producer, was the engineer on Born To Run and the famous riff of "Romeo And Juliet" is a slowed-down version of the piano intro to that album's "Jungleland". A more general connection is the torrent of imagery centred around the romance of the city, most notably on "Skateaway", but also present in the perfectly-rendered teenage angst of hit single "Romeo and Juliet", and the celebratory tale of tawdriness and passion that is "Tunnel Of Love". Mark Knopfler and drummer Pick Withers were fresh from the honour of recording an album with Bob Dylan after he had seen and been impressed by the band playing in LA earlier in the year; but sadly this was to be Withers' last album with Dire Straits, as he left for a career in jazz shortly after. A fine album, the most truly outstanding song is the devastating lovers' lament of "Hand In Hand". Unfortunately it closes on a low note with "Les Boys", Knopfler's faintly embarrassing and uninventive song about the gay scene in Berlin. --James Swift
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is my favourite Dire Starits album ever. It is not immediate, but over time, I defy you to dispute its status as a classic. Every song is a revelation, and it is perhaps the most satisfying and consistent of all their albums. 'Hand in Hand' is a highpoint, so too is 'Tunnel of Love'.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Nolan Harvey
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All of the previous reviewers are spot on! Tunnel of Love is my all time favourite Dire Straits. Lyrical genius and a beautifully crafted and deeply touching song of a bitter sweet encounter. One of the previous reviewers summed this album up nicely as quality not quantity in terms of the number of songs on the album. Highly recommended album. Will modern music ever see this sort of quality again?
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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In the current climate of artists squashing 16 songs on one release(plus a couple of "bonus" tracks), "Making Movies" at first sight looks like a half-hearted attempt at an album. But each of the tracks on here is a real gem, with as much thought put into the lyrics as the accompaniment. "Tunnel of Love" is an exhilarating ride on the rollercoaster of lust (the Spanish City is a fairground in Newcastle by the way) while "Hand in Hand" thuds to the crashing rythmn of an angry broken heart. "Les Boys" is perhaps the weakest song on the album, but an enjoyable, smoky ditty nonetheless... "Romeo & Juliet" is (in my opinion) the jewel in the crown - an explosive, heartfelt love song which anyone who listens to it will feel was written just for them to tell their story. "Making Movies" may perhaps have been overshadowed by "Brothers in Arms" and "Love over Gold" but it is nonetheless an effortlessly brilliant album, a must for anyone who enjoys good music that makes sense.
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Good stuff
It is an oldie but a goodie. Definately worth another listen, if you are in a nostalgic frame of mind
Published 1 month ago by C. Robinson
3.0 out of 5 stars
OK
Bought the record in the 80's, don't like all the songs on it, but those I do like are great.
Published 1 month ago by JJ
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Fabulous!
I decided that I needed to replace some of the vinyl LP's in my collection with CD's. All the songs on this album are great!
Published 1 month ago by SH
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Quality
A much underrated album by the band, which I had not heard for some time. Romeo and Juliet reamains a beautiful example of Mark's great guitar picking style wand the lyrics are not... Read more
Published 1 month ago by P. M. Grinham
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oldie goldie
probably the best album ever made in the days when knopfler could make angels weep with his stunningly beautiful guitar solos
Published 1 month ago by Roger Ljungdahl
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superb
excellent cd my friend is really pleased with it she played it to me today and i really enjoyed listening to it as well
Published 2 months ago by jenny robson
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brilliant
one of my favourite albums, i have it on vinyl and wanted it on cd as well, i love it
Published 2 months ago by jelicalcat
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love story!
in a nutshell love dire straits, very happy with product, excellant service!!!! to be or not to be THAT is the question
Published 2 months ago by Roger Fry
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REEL MUSIC
Dire Straits Making Movies album from 1980 is their defining statement and their best ever album. Listening to it after all these years hasn't dulled it's magnificence, and despite... Read more
Published 3 months ago by James N. Boyce
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Great!
Like all Dire Straits/Mark Knopfler albums, this was excellent. He's touring the UK again in May, so get your tickets while you can.
Published 3 months ago by JMP Scott
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