Dire Straits - On Every Street (2LP Vinyl)

Dire Straits - On Every Street (2LP Vinyl)

In September 1991, Dire Straits entered the US album charts for the last time with a new studio album. The band's sixth and (as it turned out) final studio release, On Every Street, was released on September 9 and debuted at #1 on the UK survey.

The LP came out a full six years and four months after their record-breaking multi-million seller of 1985, Brothers In Arms, and was followed by an exhaustive world tour. It was this gruelling itinerary that made Mark Knopfler realise once and for all that the world of stadium shows, huge arenas and massive touring entourages and gear was no longer the one he wanted to live in.

On Every Street doesn't match any fan's idea of the perfect final chapter in Straits history. But it did produce a number of memorable songs, most notably the lead single "Calling Elvis," one of many demonstrations of Mark's always nimble rock guitar lead lines. Three more singles from the album followed with the characteristically rocking "Heavy Fuel," the pensive title track, and the rock 'n' roll-heavy "The Bug." Other lesser-known gems include the understated "Fade To Black" and "You And Your Friend."

Tracklisting:

1. Calling Elvis
   
2. On Every Street
   
3. When It Comes To You
   
4. Fade To Black
   
5. The Bug
   
6. You And Your Friend
   
7. Heavy Fuel
   
8. Iron Hand
   
9. Ticket To Heaven
   
10. My Parties
    
11. Planet Of New Orleans
    
12. How Long