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.
9 TRACKS:
1)
Down To The Waterline
2)
Water Of Love
3)
Setting Me Up
4)
Six Blade Knife
5)
Southbound Again
6)
Sultans Of Swing
7)
In The Gallery
8)
Wild West End
9)
Lions
Bass - John Illsley
Drums - Pick Withers
Engineer - Rhett Davies
Liner Notes - Charlie Gillett
Producer - Muff Winwood
Rhythm Guitar - David Knopfler
Vocals, Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Written-By - Mark Knopfler