Dire Straits’ self-titled debut is a landmark rock recording that introduced the band's understated musicianship and Mark Knopfler’s distinctive fingerpicked guitar style. The album moves between blues-inflected rock, rootsy storytelling and finely crafted melodies, establishing a sound that would define the group's early years. Highlights include “Sultans of Swing,” “Down to the Waterline,” and “Water of Love.”
