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THE REVIEW
The last one. Perhaps not the best. Heterogeneous, perhaps aged, musically crystalline, it marks the end of an era. After six years from "Brothers in Arms," the wait did not help the initial listens. You can sense that Mark is restless, that there's a desire for something new, drawing from an r&b, country, folk past. The gallops are far away, the gaze is sly and mature, almost detached. The purity of the guitar, that compensates (almost everything).
You and Your Friend, above all. Then the title track. Calling Elvis, like a good Barolo. The more it ages, the more it becomes lovable.
Mark will still have a lot (of good) to tell, but perhaps, if we had let them mature, even the Dire could have kept us company in the following years, seasoned and charming.
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Summary by Bot
Dire Straits' final album 'On Every Street' reflects a mature and diverse musical style blending r&b, country, and folk influences. Though not considered their best, it showcases Mark Knopfler’s restless creativity and timeless guitar work. Highlights include 'You and Your Friend' and the title track, which grow more appreciated over time. The album marks the end of an era with a nuanced, reflective tone.
Other reviews
By claudio carpentieri
"One of the most challenging tasks of an album is to succeed in making the listener’s mind wander through their own thoughts, memories, even dreams."
"Mark Knopfler’s determination not to make 'On Every Street' a carbon copy of 'Brothers In Arms' certainly finds confirmation in listening to the album."
By AJM
The quality of the recordings is always excellent, but what’s missing are the indelible tracks, those that make you sigh with emotion.
"Calling Elvis" perfectly encapsulates the album’s soul, that is, "nice, but nothing exceptional."
By Knopfler76
The purity of the guitar compensates for nearly everything.
Calling Elvis, like a good Barolo. The older it gets, the more it is loved.
By marcoliam
An album that never ages annually, renews itself, shows no signs of weariness, simple rock 'n' roll with undisputed class.
"My Parties" elevates Dire Straits to perhaps the best band on the planet, blending jazz blues with surreal yet brilliant lyrics.
