Dire Straits – Dire Straits
Dire Straits’ 1978 self-titled debut introduced their clean, guitar-driven rock sound. Hits like Sultans of Swing display Mark Knopfler’s virtuoso playing and narrative songwriting. The album blends blues, rock, and country influences with tight musicianship. It marked the band’s arrival as a fresh voice in late ’70s rock, offering a smooth, understated alternative to punk and disco of the era.