Dire Straits - Communique
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Free Music Review: The step before "Making....." it big
Hit: 4 Stars
Looking at the cover of this album you recognize similes with the previous work; if you look at the track-list you'll find 9 tracks; and finally when you listen to the album you'll say "They are Dire Straits I heard on the 1st work". The malicious persons told that "Communiquè" is the exact copy of Dire Straits homomymous debut, but I say it's not a true copy, but another masterpiece like "Dire Straits" was (and it is!!). The album was recorded under the watchful eyes of old foxes like Jerry Wexler and Barry Beckett, and under the hottest sun of Bahamas' Islands, who characterized the singular radiance of the whole work. "Once Upon A Time In The West" reveals the Mark's inclination for the western atmospheres (who'll become clear with "Local Hero" soundtrack);"Portobello Belle" follows the city-tour started with "Lions" and "Wild West End"; "Communiquèe" cites the young Mark's journalistic style (do you know that in the end of 60's wrote on the Yorkshire Evening Post?), and "News" (who'll be dedicated during the Making Movies tour, for the J. Lennon's Death!!) one of the most intimist self-confessions of. M.K.. Communiquè shows in his limpidity a strange aspect of the society, nothing to do with the punk-movement; a well-educated group who gives prominence to his aspirations and interests, conscious not to be part of a privileged class. Knopfler's songwriting is more abstract than on the debut-lp, stories are less burning and just a little bit barely perceptible. Do you want to know why "Lady Writer" and "Where do you think you're going" where published on the same single" Discover why I consider this album the right step before "Making......." it big.Free Music Review: Some good songs -- but not their best
Hit: 4 Stars
Dire Straits in its early years was a rock guitar band highlighting Mark Knopfler's exquisite, rapid-fire guitar licks and off-beat, Dylanesque lyrics. "Communique" is similar but not as good as Dire Straits' exceptionally good first album. Two songs rise above the mundane to get to the almost-great category: "Angel of Mercy" and "Portobello Belle," a catchy little number with a honky-tonk piano in the foreground and Knopfler's guitar taking a back-bench for a change. "Once Upon a Time in the West" is also a good tune with a loping Reggae-like beat, but I prefer the live version on "Alchemy" to this studio version. As a whole, "Communique" is a bit too laid back and unexciting to get a top rating--but I could listen to "Portobello Belle" all day long.
Free Music Review: Classic Sound You Know You Like
Hit: 4 Stars
Fans of Mark Knopfler's classic Dire Straits mix of distinctive guitar work and mellow vocals will enjoy this CD. I can never get enough of the band's unique sound, but I somehow missed this album when it came out. I'll admit that after awhile, some of the songs begin to sound alike, but that doesn't bother me. If you prefer a lot of variety, dramatic tempo changes, and a more variable vocal style on an album, this may not be your music.Free Music Review: Solid cd
Hit: 4 Stars
This is Dire Straits second cd(lp). It's better than the debut overall. Some real good songs on here are Once Upon a time in the West, Angel of mercy, and Portobello belle. Lady Writer was the most likely to have been the single. Overall a good effort but I still like Love over Gold and Makin Movies over this one.Free Music Review: Communiqué
Hit: 4 Stars
Communiqué being the Dire Straits 1979 release and their 2nd studio album was a smash hit for the band with #1 in Germany, Sweden and New Zealand. The booklet is quite simple but effective. It contains all the lyrics and presents the muisicians and what they play with photos on the back. 4/5.