Dire Straits - Making Movies

Without second guitarist David Knopfler, Dire Straits began to move away from its roots rock origins into a jazzier variation of country-rock and singer/songwriter folk-rock. Naturally, this means that Mark Knopfler's ambitions as a songwriter are growing, as the storytelling pretensions of Making Movies indicate. Fortunately, his skills are increasing, as the lovely "Romeo and Juliet," "Tunnel of Love," and "Skateaway" indicate. And Making Movies is helped by a new wave-tinged pop production, which actually helps Knopfler's jazzy inclinations take hold. The record runs out of steam toward the end, closing with the borderline offensive "Les Boys," but the remainder of Making Movies ranks among the band's finest work. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Name Credits Bob Ludwig Remastering Brian Griffin Photography Greg Calbi Mastering Gregg Geller Remastering Jeff Hendrickson Assistant Engineer Jimmy Iovine Producer John Collis Liner Notes John Illsley Vocals, Bass Jon Mathias Assistant Engineer Mark Knopfler Guitar, Composer, Vocals, ?, Producer Neil Terk Artwork, Design Pick Withers Drums, Vocals Roy Bittan Keyboards Shelly Yakus Engineer Sid McGinnis Guitar