Dire Straits

Dire Straits lives in the middle ground — 12 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 11 quiet anchors and 1 song where they let go completely.

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The songs that hit hardest

The controlled burn

Sultans of Swing moderate
complex texture · mild changes · DR 6 · 1978
Angel of Mercy moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 7 · 1979
Portobello Belle moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 6 · 1979
Expresso Love moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 7 · 1980
Solid Rock moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 7 · 1980
Tunnel of Love moderate
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8 · 1980
Industrial Disease moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 6 · 1982
Twisting by the Pool moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 6 · 1983
Money for Nothing moderate
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8 · 1985
Ride Across the River moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 6 · 1985
Walk of Life moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 7 · 1985
Heavy Fuel moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 7 · 1991

The quiet ones

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