Released in 1978. This is their memorable first album. The Japanese title is "Sad Sultan."
It peaked at number 5 on the UK album charts and number 5 in the US.
A must-listen masterpiece with cool, relaxed vocals and edgy guitar. It's already a high-quality first album. The single "Sad Sultan" reached number 8 on the UK singles chart.
A:
1)
Down To The Waterline
2)
Water Of Love
B:
1)
Setting Me Up
2)
Six Blade Knife
3)
Southbound Again
C:
1)
Sultans Of Swing
2)
In The Gallery
D:
1)
Wild West End
2)
Lions
Art Direction - Alan Schmidt
Bass - John Illsley
Design, Artwork - Hothouse (2)
Drums - Pick Withers
Engineer [Engineered By] - Rhett Davies
Lacquer Cut By [Runout Etch] - KW
Mastered By - Krieg Wunderlich
Mastered By [Assisted By] - Shawn R. Britton
Painting [Cover Painting At Hothouse] - Chuck Loyola
Photography By - Paddy Eckersley
Producer [Produced By] - Muff Winwood
Rhythm Guitar - David Knopfler
Songwriter [Songs By] - Mark Knopfler
Vocals, Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar - Mark Knopfler
