Dire Straits ORIG OZ 2LP Alchemy EX '84 Vertigo 8182431 Mark Knopfler Pop Rock
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Dire Straits ORIG OZ 2LP Alchemy EX '84 Vertigo 8182431 Mark Knopfler Pop Rock
Original OZ 2LP released in 1984 on Vertigo Records. Cat: 8182431. Comes in a gatefold sleeve.
There is an interesting contrast on this 94-minute double-disc live album (recorded at London's Hammersmith Odeon in July 1983) between the music, much of which is slow and moody, with Mark Knopfler's muttered vocals and large helpings of his fingerpicking on what sounds like an amplified Spanish guitar, and the audience response. The arena-size crowd cheers wildly, and claps and sings along when given half a chance, as though each song were an up-tempo rocker. When they do have a song of even medium speed, such as "Sultans of Swing" or "Solid Rock," they are in ecstasy. That Dire Straits' introspective music loses much of its detail in a live setting matters less than that it gains presence and a sense of anticipation.
Tracks : Once upon a time in the west/ Romeo and Juliet/ Expresso love/ Private investigations/ Sultans of swing/ Two young lovers/ Tunnel of love/ Telegraph road/ Solid rock/ Going home - theme from "Local hero".
There are a few light spindle marks on labels. Records have some light scuff marks and are in Excellent condition. Gatefold cover has light ringw ear and marks and is in Excellent condition.
Wrapping method: All records are sent in stiff cardboard mailers then wrapped in brown paper and sealed around edges with brown packaging tape. Records are taken out of sleeve to avoid seam splits and ring wear.
Post methods within Australia: All records are posted via Australia Post. Within Australia all items come with a tracking number.
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1678 (GS 9.8.2 (1678))
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