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Communiqué

From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work

Communiqué is Dire Straits' second album and was released on 5 June 1979, eight months after the debut. After the first tour, the band went into the studio in November and December 1978, at Compass Point Studios in the Bahamas. The experienced producers Jerry Wexler and Barry Beckett led the sessions and the mix followed in January 1979 at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Alabama. Beckett also played keyboards on some of the nine songs. It was the last album with David Knopfler and with the original line-up.

Lady Writer was the first single. The album reached number five in the United Kingdom and topped the chart in Germany. Reactions were divided: one reviewer spoke of a competent record, another praised the production on Once Upon a Time in the West, and AllMusic found it a copy of the debut with weaker material.

Listening

Listening tip. Listen to Once Upon a Time in the West and notice the vocals and the guitar playing: what atmosphere does the music evoke in you, and does it suit the title?

Track list

  1. 1Once Upon a Time in the West5:24Apple Music ↗
  2. 2News4:13Apple Music ↗
  3. 3Where Do You Think You're Going?3:50Apple Music ↗
  4. 4Communiqué5:49Apple Music ↗
  5. 5Lady Writer3:45Apple Music ↗
  6. 6Angel of Mercy4:35Apple Music ↗
  7. 7Portobello Belle4:30Apple Music ↗
  8. 8Single Handed Sailor4:43Apple Music ↗
  9. 9Follow Me Home5:51Apple Music ↗

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