JOURNAL ARTICLE

ROCK OF LIFE.

  • Published In: Stereophile, 2025, v. 48, n. 6. P. 113 1 of 3

  • Database: Music Index with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: METTLER, MIKE 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the impact of the album "Brothers in Arms" by Dire Straits, released in 1985, on the success and acceptance of CDs as a format. The album was one of the first "full digital recordings" in the pop/rock genre and became a benchmark recording, selling millions of copies worldwide. The article details the recording process, the critical reception, and the lasting legacy of the album, highlighting its significance in the music industry. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Stereophile. 2025/06, Vol. 48, Issue 6, p113
  • Document Type:Interview
  • Subject Area:Music
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0585-2544
  • Accession Number:184545213
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