Brothers in Arms
| Band | |
|---|---|
| Type | Album (Studio full-length) |
| Released | May 17, 1985 |
| Genres | Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Progressive Rock |
| Labels | Vertigo Records, Warner Brothers Records |
| Format | CD, Digital, Vinyl, Cassette |
| Length | 55:11 |
Album Photos (7)
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Brothers in Arms Information
Track listing (Songs)
| title | rating | votes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | So Far Away | 5:12 | 90 | 3 | |
| 2. | Money for Nothing | 8:25 | 100 | 3 | |
| 3. | Walk of Life | 4:12 | 98.3 | 3 | |
| 4. | Your Latest Trick | 6:33 | 91.7 | 3 | |
| 5. | Why Worry | 8:31 | 88.3 | 3 | |
| 6. | Ride Across the River | 6:58 | 85 | 3 | |
| 7. | The Man's Too Strong | 4:40 | 85 | 3 | |
| 8. | One World | 3:40 | 85 | 3 | |
| 9. | Brothers in Arms | 6:59 | 100 | 3 |
[ Rating detail ]
Line-up (members)
- Mark Knopfler : Guitar, Vocals
- John Illsley : Bass
- Alan Clark : Keyboards
- Guy Fletcher : Keyboards
Guest / additional musicians
- Michael Brecker : Saxophone on "Your Latest Trick"
- Randy Brecker : Trumpet on "Your Latest Trick"
- Malcolm Duncan : Saxophone
- Omar Hakim : Drums, Tambourine and Cowbell (all tracks)
- Neil Jason : Bass on "One World"
- Tony Levin : Chapman Stick on "Why Worry"
- Jimmy Maelen : Shaker and Tambourine
Production staff / artist
- Mark Knopfler : Producer
- Neil Dorfsman : Producer, Engineer, Mixing
- Dave Greenberg : Assistant Engineer
- Thomas Steyer : Cover Painting
- Sutton Cooper : Sleeve Design
- Deborah Feingold : Photography
Brothers in Arms Comments
(3)
Jan 16, 2026
Definitely their best, so many great songs. The production is great and the atmosphere is second to none. Knopfler is a really talented guitarist and deserves more attention.
Dire Straits Discography
| Album | Type | Release date | Rating | Votes | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dire Straits | Album | Oct 7, 1978 | - | 0 | 0 |
| Communiqué | Album | Jun 15, 1979 | - | 0 | 0 |
| Making Movies | Album | Oct 17, 1980 | - | 0 | 0 |
| Love Over Gold | Album | Sep 16, 1982 | - | 0 | 0 |
| ExtendedancEPlay | EP | Jan 14, 1983 | - | 0 | 0 |
| Alchemy: Dire Straits Live | Live | Mar 1984 | - | 0 | 0 |
| ▶ Brothers in Arms | Album | May 17, 1985 | 91.7 | 3 | 0 |
| On Every Street | Album | Sep 9, 1991 | - | 0 | 0 |
| Live at the BBC | Live | 1995 | - | 0 | 0 |
