Released: 19/05/14
Dire Straits, one of the most iconic bands of the late 20th century, made an instant impact when they emerged on the London scene in 1977. With outstanding musicianship and timeless songwriting, they carved their own path amid the new-wave era. By the early 1980s, after years of relentless work, they were on their way to becoming the world’s best-selling band. Their 1980 album Making Movies featured hits like “Romeo And Juliet” and “Tunnel Of Love,” both later featured in major films. Frontman Mark Knopfler described writing “Tunnel Of Love” as a moment of creative clarity. A new half-speed master of Making Movies, cut by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios, enhances sound quality and comes on 180g vinyl with alternate artwork, a printed inner sleeve, an obi-strip, and a certificate of authenticity.