Heard that Knopfler insisted his recordings had quality recording/production. Thanks Mark. Discussing some or many recordings where we like the music but the recording is so-so, personally think many artists compromise their careers by not doing exactly this.
Back in my twenties, which is way back, was friends with a local band from Athens. Great musicians led by an excellent songwriter who played with Howling Wolf and was with Steve Winwood on the road for many years. Us fans eagerly awaited their next album only to be disappointed time and again by the recording. They should have gone to Muscle Shoals. The guitar player played quite a bit in MS and Nashville. Always wondered why he didn’t drag the band up there.
