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Dire Straits
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  • 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: #4,306 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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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

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35 of 42 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...

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9 of 9 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.

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Its Mark knopfler all the way!!!!, October 23, 1999
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.
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4.0 out of 5 stars On Every Street
A very good recording and some of Mark's better tunes. Some are contemplative and others rock. Love "Calling Elvis" and the titular track! Read more
Published 10 months ago by J. Milton

5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite From The Great Knopfler & His Band
Even though I enjoy all the Dire Straits CDs, this has always been my favorite. One reason is that it has, in my opinion, the best mixture of "fast" and "slow" songs, and all of... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Craig Connell

5.0 out of 5 stars Spun Gold
"It's your face I'm looking for, on every street".
Is it just me or is this one of most poignant lyrics ever written? Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr. Mambo

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great Dire Straits album
I never get tires of listening to this album. Mark Knopfler, who is known to be highly influenced by J.J. Read more
Published 20 months ago by David Ognibene

4.0 out of 5 stars The End Of A Glorious Journey
The highest complement any band can hear is that it never really made a bad album. Dire Straits wins in this regard. Read more
Published 20 months ago by John Murray

5.0 out of 5 stars Dire Straits Saves the Best for Last
During the 1985 Live Aid concert, Dire Straits' live performances of "Money for Nothing" and "Sultans of Swing" would become one of the highlights of the Live Aid Concert. Read more
Published 21 months ago by L.A. Scene

5.0 out of 5 stars Mark Knopfler forever.
This is the fourth time I have replaced this CD. I wore out the original cassette, then 1 CD someone took from me, and then another CD was broken in a move. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Margret A. Williams

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just any Street
Dire Straits' ON EVERY STREET is one of the most misunderstood albums in rock history. Viewed by some as a whimpering follow-up to their mega-successful hit BROTHERS IN ARMS, ON... Read more
Published 24 months ago by M. G Watson

1.0 out of 5 stars BORING and SLEEP
Goddamn..just listened to the whole tape and I couldnt eat my dinner because i felt very tired and bored. Read more
Published on April 6, 2007

5.0 out of 5 stars Highway Music
This is the only album that I own that after hearing one track on the radio in my car, i headed to the nearest recod store to buy it. have in vinal and cd

enough said
Published on April 6, 2007 by P. Bolton

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