I think it's safe to say that I'll never be a hardcore Dire Straits fan. While there are definitely some worthy tracks here (most notably the subtle and moving title track), this album is largely the epitome of MOR. The album's most known hit "Money for Nothing" is co-written with another eventual MOR star: Sting.
In 'Money for Nothing', 'Walk of Life' and the title track, the album has memorable tracks enough to ensure it would be a hit.
With Mark Knopfler being one of the only members from the original lineup left, his vocals and guitar dominate; whether it's the riff-heavy 'Money' or the folky, almost country bent of "The Man's too Strong".
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