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All the Roadrunning [Import]

~ Mark Knopfler
4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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Product details

  • Audio CD (25 April 2006)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Import
  • Label: Wea
  • ASIN: B000F0UV0E
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 132,141 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. Beachcombing
2. I Dug Up a Diamond
3. This Is Us
4. Red Staggerwing
5. Rollin' On
6. Love and Happiness
7. Right Now
8. Donkey Town
9. Belle Starr
10. Beyond My Wildest Dreams
11. All the Roadrunning
12. If This Is Goodbye

Product Description

Amazon.co.uk Review
Over the last seven years, Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris quietly recorded an album by stealing "a few precious hours of studio time here and there," as the ex-Dire Straits singer/guitarist puts it. Good thing they kept it largely under wraps--expectations would have pushed through the clouds, especially as Knopfler conjured 10 of the 12 cuts, and Harris, who writes potently, but little, contributed two ("Love and Happiness," "Belle Starr"). Yet now that it's here, All the Roadrunning--while beautiful--seems somehow underwhelming, and without a true centerpiece. Anyone familiar with the artists' famous catalogues would expect the repertoire to be poetic and brooding, and that Harris's ethereal soprano would add light to Knopfler's dark Prozac rumblings. But the surprise is that the album is too tame, never breaks out of its midtempo groove, and never takes any big chances. That said, there is much to like: The marital scrapbook romp of "This Is Us," the bluesy bickering of "Right Now," the wrenching poignancy of the 9/11-inspired ballad "If This Is Goodbye." Knopfler, ever the hypnotic guitarist, turns in some thrillingly droll and laconic vocals, and Harris brings the spirited coltishness of her early work to "Belle Starr." In the end, though, this is not so much a duet album as two famously melancholy musicians singing together--at times, strikingly so. --Alanna Nash

From the Label
For the past seven years, Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris have been quietly compiling a treasure trove of duets--the result, All the Roadrunning.

Co-producing with Chuck Ainlay, Knopfler shares his electric, acoustic and slide playing with guitarist Richard Bennett. The other musicians in the line-up are: Jim Cox and Guy Fletcher keyboards, Glen Duncan fiddle and mandolin, Dan Dugmore steel, Glen Worf bass and Chad Cromwell and Danny Cummins drums.


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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Knopfler - Harris: this is them, 8 May 2006
This review is from: All The Road Running (Audio CD)
Mark Knopfler has done it again. What had me slightly apprehensive beforehand has turned out, as usual, to be a real gem. Anyone who is wise enough to purchase this should realise that they've "dug up a diamond".

Knopfler's guitar isn't as pronounced as his voice this time round; no crazy "Sultans of Swing"-type solos, I'm afraid, but this album still has its share of pacy tracks: both the opening song, "Beachcombing", and the single, "This Is Us", move along at a good pace. He's still getting great sounds out of his guitar, and his voice, which has undoubtedly improved over time, harmonises wonderfully with Emmylou's - suprisingly well, perhaps, considering you couldn't get two more different vocal styles.

But, hey, Knopfler is only one part of this album. It really wouldn't be anywhere near as good without Emmylou Harris. Honestly, before I heard these tracks, I hadn't realised she - a country singer, I'd have classed her - could sing so beautifully. I'm still not much of a fan of her solo music, but this collaborative album takes her vocal talents and adds the kind of songwriting and playing that really demonstrates she's more than "just a country singer", as some might think of her.

A quick rundown of some of the standout tracks:

"Beachcombing" is a good solid album opener, and whets your appetite for the tasty vocals to come later on.

"This Is Us" is a fast-paced track and will probably be your most-listened-to track for a few days - again, well-crafted, it features Mark and Emmylou as husband and wife singing about their life. Its piano solo to end is a nice touch, and many people will be able to relate to the theme of the song.

"Red Staggerwing" is the most overtly country track...I can't say I liked it much to begin with, but it's growing on me, as so many of Mark Knopfler's songs do, I find!

"All the Roadrunning" is slow and thoughtful, provoking thoughts about one's own life: have we all made good use of our lives?

Country music, country music...I really shouldn't like this album, but for some reason I do. Admittedly, it's more like country-rock, but still, I'm really more of a blues and rock man. In my opinion, though, Mark Knopfler is now good enough to bring out brilliant albums in any genre he chooses, so while I wait in hope for a blues album, I'm more than happy with this!
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Nostalgic & wonderful!, 30 May 2006
By LM (Glasgow, Scotland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: All The Road Running (Audio CD)
This album contains some very catchy songs like "This is us", but also a few that slowly grow on you, and just get better and better like the title track. Harris' voice make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up, and Knopfler's guitar is as haunting as ever. All in all a beautiful collaboration which fully lived up to the expectations.
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39 of 41 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great album, but not a rock album, 30 May 2006
By A. Blyth (UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: All The Road Running (Audio CD)
There are two faces to Mark Knopfler - one is the more public, growling rocker we see on Dire Straits classics such as "Money for Nothing", and the other is the more modern, mature, sedate solo artist. I hesitate to say country, even with this album as some might, as Mark Knopfler's work is in many ways unique and as a consequence it falls between genres - not rocky enough for the rockers, not country enough for Nashville.

It is the latter that Knopfler seems to have chosen to target more decisively with this latest album, and by recruiting Emmylou Harris to assist on vocals & creative input, he has certainly got closer to Nashville than any album before.

Fans of Knopfler's solo work, like myself, but who are not fans of country, should not be put off by this connection - this album is still 90% Knopfler and follows a similar vein to previous albums. Emmylou also adds many great qualities to the work: Firstly, we get a very strong, higher voice that compliments Marks characteristic bassy tones and can 'dance' around his guitar licks. Secondly, we get a female personae with which the two songwriters can work into the songs, producing some female perspectives on things and some wonderful back-and-forth duets, in the vein of The Beautiful South (or Cash and Carter?). The potential generated here feels bigger than this album alone.

Whilst many rockers will say that Mark has turned his back on what made him truly great (his fluid rock guitar solos), there is a slight return to lead-work here too. Leaving Emmylou to do what she does best, Mark can relax a little on the vocal and focus on the guitar. No screaming solos here, but a definite increase in the amount of lead guitar over rhythm guitar compared to recent solo albums.

Ultimately, whether you enjoy this album will depend on which side of Knopfler you prefer - guitar heavy, Dire Straits rock fans will feel let down (he still rocks live, BTW). Country or songwriting fans might find this the best album yet, and those who are happy with a balance won't be disappointed by this album, seeing it as a natural step in the evolution of MK's music.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Nice But..
..Boring.

I think they tried too hard to make something out of nothing.
Published 15 months ago by Nik Watt

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure pleasure
Having never been a fan of Mark Knopfler when he was in Dire Straits, and EmmyLou Harris is not a singer I now much about, I was very pleasantly suprised by the album. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Taffy

5.0 out of 5 stars Great combo!
Got this album for christmas. At first I thought it was average but after another listen I take back what I thought. There voices compliment the others so well. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Oliver Charlton

5.0 out of 5 stars Great
This is another great album from Knopfler. His guitar playing is as inspiring as ever and the blend of his and Emmylou's voice is just superb. Read more
Published on 10 Feb 2007 by Spider Monkey

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2.0 out of 5 stars Mark & Emmylou
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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent
I purchased this CD when it was released because I like both singers and am very suprised by the initial reveiw. Read more
Published on 20 Sep 2006 by Mr. J. Pearce

3.0 out of 5 stars Ultimately a bit disappointing
These two fine artists have given so much pleasure over so many years, and have so much combined talent, that this CD could hardly fail to be an absolute diamond. Read more
Published on 11 Sep 2006 by J. Stranks

5.0 out of 5 stars A Real Repeat Button CD
The partnership really works. A lot of the tracks are achingly beautiful. Emmylou Harris's voice is so ethereal, but not in any way weak, and georgeously complements the... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Knopfler-Harris Combination
The voices of these two go brilliantly together - 7 years in the making, and well worth waiting for! Read more
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