On Every Street [ORIGINAL RECORDING REISSUED] [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]

Dire Straits

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 19, 2000)
• Original Release Date: September 1991
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
• Label: Warner Bros / Wea
• ASIN: B00004Y6NV
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (119 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #9,074 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
On Every Street is an amazing album, if only for its apparent refusal to exploit the success of its predecessor. Sure, radio programmers could hear echoes of "Money for Nothing" in "Heavy Fuel," or traces of "Walk of Life" in "The Bug," but Mark Knopfler wouldn't have waited six years to follow up the band's megaplatinum Brothers in Arms if that was all he had in mind. Instead, he took time out to play with the Notting Hillbillies and Chet Atkins (while most British guitar heroes idolize American blues, Knopfler obviously has a thing for Nashville). On Every Street finds those influences complementing the late-night melancholy that's always been Dire Straits' specialty. Instead of Sting singing "I Want My MTV," fans got Hillbillies pedal steel player Paul Franklin adding to the high-lonesome sound of the quite infectious title track and the epic "Planet of New Orleans," along with meditations on the mistreatment of striking miners in the cinematic "Iron Fist," and some of Knopfler's most haunting guitar work throughout. The result can be seen as a dignified--and, at times, even inspiring--farewell album. --Bill Forman

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The end of a beautiful era..., December 9, 1999

By	"roadtripper" (Vancouver Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: On Every Street (Audio CD)

While not particularly successful commercially, On Every Street is still a must-have for any Dire Straits fan. It is their swan song before drifting into the sweet halls of nostalgic memory...

"On Every Street" itself is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard, bittersweet and filled with unrequited longing, and illustrates Mark Knopfler's desire to convey "the essential loneliness of a lot of life experience".

"You and Your Friend" is truly erotic! You can feel a slow and sensual buildup that becomes almost unbearable with the bass turned high. Crank this one up with a special lady friend on a chill winter evening with the fireplace roaring, all you gentlemen out there, and let the fun begin!

While the more recognizable hits on this album are "Heavy Fuel" and "Calling Elvis", which are quite good, these other songs would be my faves, along with the ironic "My Parties", the hilariously satirical "Ticket to Heaven", and the mini-jazz riff "Fade to Black".

To listen to this album is to love Dire Straits in their twilight, the end of a beautiful era...

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars variation is the key, August 9, 2000

By	DiskSpinner (Beaverton, OR) - See all my reviews

This review is from: On Every Street (Audio CD)

This is the most experimental album by Dire Straits. It covers almost every musical style. It has 12 tracks enough to give us a trip of what western music is all about. CALLING ELVIS: A straight forward rock n' roll number dedicated to the king of rock n' roll. It has name of some Elvis's songs in its lyrics. ON EVERY STREET: A surprizingly mellow number revolving around a theme, in the last few seconds it bursts off. WONDERFUL. WHEN IT COMES TO YOU: It's basically a ballad, but not purely. M.K. is mixing things up. FADE TO BLACK: This track has a bit of jazz. M.K. guitar speaks differently. Wonderfully played by the master of guitar. THE BUG: A very fast rock n' roll. You can listen it when you are feeling happy or sad. the result? feeling great!!! YOU AND YOUR FRIEND: This track again great playing (as usual) and also good vocal (emotion in M.K.'s voice). One of the alltime best track by Dire Straits. HEAVY FUEL: Rock n' roll again. IRON HAND: A song with lots of thing that can make one emotional. Uncomparable guitar work and god, M.K.'s improved vocal. TICKET TO HEAVEN: A wonderfully written ballad. This is the best ballad by D.S. ever. MY PARTIES: It is hard to describe this song. It is strangely beautiful song. It will make anyone dance. A variation from the usual rock stuff. PLANET OF NEW ORLEANS: A slow rock song. HOW LONG: Nice and simple country. Simply great.

- This is a must-have album for anyone who likes dire straits and also for anybody who doubts their talent.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Its Mark knopfler all the way!!!!, October 24, 1999

By	SHAMA RAJ ([e-mail]) (U.S. of A) - See all my reviews

This review is from: On Every Street (Audio CD)

One of the best Dire straits albums. A must for every Dire straits/Mark knopfler fan. Mark knopfler never disappoints. one can clearly discern how Mark and his supergroup, have matured over the years, with the heavy rock, jazz and country based songs. The album starts off with the lengthy, yet fantastic 'calling elvis' the best tribute ever paid to the late great king. The joyous 'the bug', the cocktail jazz 'my party', supercool 'fade to back', the pensive track 'planet of new orleans' stand the test of time. The end piece, the hauntingly beautiful, country tinged ballad 'how long' deserves a lot of radio play, yet never to be heard over the radio. Mark knopfler's brilliant guitar work is every where, coupled with the sweet sound of pedal steel guitar by the Nashville's Paul Franklin and a host of guest musicians plus state of the art digital recording, this album is well worth the money and a must for your collection. I dare say, buy it blindly! You'll never regret it.