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A strain of deep ennui pervades this, the sixth (and, to date, final) studio album from one of the most wildly successful bands of the 1980s. This time, though, it's the sound of an older, rather less inspired songwriter: from the amiable R&B of "Calling Elvis", to the modest countrified picking of "How Long", Mark Knopfler seems to have left his rock inclinations far behind--allowing himself only a token indulgence, on the lumbering, "Heavy Fuel". It's not a complete waste of time: his guitar work, while untethered to anything especially interesting, remains evocative; and the best track here--the sexually-belligerent, richly atmospheric "You And Your Friend"--recalls the dark view of human relations (and the splendid dobro lead work) he featured on "Private Investigations". But for the most part, this is the sound of a man losing interest in his own life. --Andrew McGuire
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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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...
"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...
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Dire Straits' last album is neither of Brothers in Arms nor Love Over Gold proportions. It is nevertheless, a good, reflective album by a band that were becoming a bit wearied of rock 'n' roll but were still determined to make the most out of their consummate musicianship for one final album. There isn't a bad song on this album: Calling Elvis is clever lyrically and My Parties is Mark Knopfler's jazzy, smooth assault on high society. The best tracks are the titletrack, Fade to Black, Planet of New Orleans, You and Your Friend and Iron Hand; the latter two wouldn't have seemed out of place on Brothers in Arms, and Iron Hand is my personal favourite on the album, reminiscent of The Man's Too Strong.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Fans were eagerly awaiting a successor to Brothers in Arms, Dire Straits' landmark commercial triumph. It eventually came in the form of On Every Street. In the end it was not particularly warmly received. Many years had passed since Brothers and Dire Straits had disappeared from the spotlight. On Every Street is a very good album, nonetheless, and there isn't a bad song on here. Knopfler's guitar work is good but not exceptional (I felt that he only really excelled himself as a guitarist on two songs anyway: Sultans of Swing and Lady Writer). His vocals and lyrics, however, were never better than on this album. It is a melancholy album in nature and this theme seems to lead Knopfler to some of his best songwriting on a record. The piano based titletrack is excellent (reminiscent of the song Love Over Gold), You and Your Friend and Heavy Fuel are a bit raunchy, My Parties is a humorous take on high society, Calling Elvis is cleverly written and Ticket to Heaven sounds like something from the fifties. All in all, a quality album and although there isn't a bad song on here, you feel that Knopfler was tiring of his time with the band so it's probably just as well that On Every Street was Dire Straits' epitaph.
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Brilliant!!
Purchashed this to upgrade from cassette!!! This was always a good punchy album but not quite as well known as previous albums. Read more
Published 7 months ago by metalhip
A clever move
Although many will always say Brothers in arms is the best album I have to say that this is the most enjoyable of all Dire Straits Albums, from the great Planet of new orleans to... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr. R. G. Prizeman
Fab Dire Straits CD
This item was delivered quickly in great condition when received. The price was very competitive and I have always had wonderful customer service from Amazon. Read more
Published 12 months ago by K. B. Berridge
underated
ive most of dire Straits albums and I have to say this one has had most plays... its not a Brothers in Arms its On Every Street, a laid back collection of songs that go well... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Windwalker
The end was clearly nigh
Dire Straits took a long break after the immense success of Brothers In Arms and it proved to be an album that was impossible to follow. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Lucioperca
This is a ticket to heaven
Heard this song on Ian Anderson's show (radio Scotland)one evening and immediately ordered the cd.
I have ordered like this several times before - he plays wonderful music... Read more
I have ordered like this several times before - he plays wonderful music... Read more
Published on 18 April 2009 by Rmthompson
Listen without prejudice!
It's interesting to read the contrasting points of view on this album. I had loved the Love Over Gold and Alchemy Albums, but I lost interest in the band in the 80's due to the... Read more
Published on 21 Oct 2008 by Marchespie
Good last album
This is the Dire Straits album I play the most. With tracks like Calling Elvis, On Every Street, The Bug, You And Your Friend, Heavy Fuel, Ticket To Heaven and Planet of New... Read more
Published on 20 Jun 2008 by marky_77
Oh Dear
This album had a lot to live up to after Brothers in Arms, but lets face it some of the tracks, you just wonder to yourself, what on earth was he thinking? Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2007 by Kevin Long
on every street by dire straits
Wow! What an excellent record this is. Even though a lot of people do not like this record for a lot of reasons, I think it is some of Dire Straits' best work. Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2007 by for whom the bell tolls
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