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Dire Straits Album: “Alchemy Live [Video]”
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Alchemy Live [Video] |
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Release Date:1991-01-01
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Type:Unknown
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Genre:Classic Rock, Mainstream Rock, 1970s Rock
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Explicit Lyrics:Yes
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UPC:014381382563
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Review - :
Taken from the band's {^Love Over Gold} tour, this video captures {$Dire Straits} just months before international superstardom was thrust on them through the success of {^Brothers in Arms}. The set featured the cream of the four previous albums, as well as the B-side to {&"Twisting By the Pool,"} {&"Two Younger Lovers."} Strangely, all the tracks are played in a profoundly {^Love Over Gold} style; that is, long and drawn-out songs, incomprehensibly extended guitar solos, obligatory fast and slow sections, and an extremely serious, yet mysterious mood. {$Mark Knopfler} and new recruit {$Terry Williams} steal the show through their highly impressive guitar and drum playing, respectively. The classic {&"Sultans of Swing"} guitar solo, the highpoint of this live {!VHS}, was never better performed than on {^Alchemy}, while {$Williams} proves himself capable by his amazingly fast and always interesting drumming. If one can bear to watch rhythm guitarist {$Hal Lindes} dance around in his pink '80s leggings for 90 minutes, and {$Alan Clark} add too much synth to songs not needing any, a superb concert can be seen in {^Alchemy}. The fine track list and musically impressive band make for what is one of the best live releases from the decade. ~ Ben Davies, All Music Guide
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