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Critic Jeff Burger's picks for the best music of 2024 include releases from Willie Nelson, Joni MItchell, Laura Nyro, and more.
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Tag Archives: Dire Straits
Music Reviews: Dire Straits’ ‘Live: 1978–1992,’ the Beatles’ Revamped ‘1962–1966’ and ‘1967–1970,’ and the Weeklings
Reviews of Dire Straits' 'Live: 1978-1992,' upgraded Beatles anthologies, and more.
Read More »Music Reviews: Dire Straits’ Studio Albums, Plus Uncle Walt’s Band & Harry Dean Stanton
A well-priced box collects Dire Straits' studio albums. Also: Uncle Walt's Band and music from actor Harry Dean Stanton.
Read More »Music Review: Sultans of String – Move!
Move! is a welcome, dynamic addition to a world music library.
Read More »VCV: Roy Bittan’s Greatest Hits
E Street Band pianist "Professor" Roy Bittan turns 61 today; here are just a few of his musical highlights...
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – Live At Knebworth
It was twenty years ago, today...
Read More »Verse Chorus Verse: 36
A special birthday edition for the resident fanboy...
Read More »Verse Chorus Verse: Abandon Jalopy – “Instead”
Radio on the TV...
Read More »Mark Knopfler Announces 2010 Get Lucky World Tour
Tour officially gets under way in Seattle...
Read More »Verse Chorus Verse: Dire Straits – “Brothers in Arms”
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