Dire Straits – ‘Alchemy: Dire Straits Live’ (1984): On Second Thought
In many ways, ‘Alchemy’ marked the beginning of the end of Dire Straits.

In many ways, ‘Alchemy’ marked the beginning of the end of Dire Straits.

Written by Robert Lamm and America’s Gerry Beckley, “Something’s Coming, I Know” hints of Lamm’s ‘Subtlety and Passion.’
As we’ve covered earlier in the reviews of this album, there are a number of new players and even a new strategy represented by Two Against Nature. You May Also Like: No related posts.
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If Two Against Nature came out as a L.P. the song “Jack of Speed” would have made a perfect side two opener. It’s funky, it rocks, it’s sophisticated. You May Also Like: Walter Becker, “Hard Up Case (Live at Slim’s 1995)” (2024): Steely Dan Sunday
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Keith Carlock was under the impression he would never be used as a Steely Dan drummer again. Of course, the rest is history.
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