Dire Straits

Communiqué

First released1979

Communiqué, Dire Straits' second album released in 1979, was recorded at multiple locations including the Bahamas and Los Angeles to capture a more relaxed atmosphere compared to their debut. The album was produced by the band with engineer Jerry Boys, who played a crucial role in shaping the album's sound with enhanced production techniques and clearer recording quality. Mark Knopfler's guitar work was recorded with particular attention to tone and layering, utilizing both studio and live recording approaches to achieve the album's distinctive sonic character. The production reflected the band's desire to move beyond the raw simplicity of their first album while maintaining their blues-rock foundation, representing a significant technical advancement in their recording methods during this period of their career.