1991, sechs Jahre nach ihrem Meisterwerk „Brothers in Arms“, veröffentlichten die Dire Straits nach einer mehrjährigen Pause und vorläufiger Trennung mit “On Every Street” ihr letztes Studioalbum. Damit lieferten sie ein großartiges Abschlusswerk ab, bei dem die Band in klassischer britischer Understatement-Manier ohne Marketing-Pomp und gezwungenes Anknüpfen an die vorherigen Erfolge einfach richtig gute Musik macht.

Die audiophile Wiederveröffentlichung als Hybrid-SACD spielt lebensecht mit einem großzügigen Groove-Raum, nuancierten Details und leuchtenden Farben, Knopflers fein modellierte Gitarrenlinien kommen transparent zur Geltung. Ein Hochgenuss, der jede audiophile Sammlung vervollständigt.

Wir empfehlen die Verwendung von „L’Art du Son“-CD/DVD-Conditioner für eine nochmalige klangliche Verbesserung.

english description:

A Swan Song for the Ages: Classically Understated On Every Street Brings Dire Straits' Career Full Circle, Unfolds with Subtle Cool, Clever Poise, and Innate Control Audiophile Reissue Sourced from the Original Master Tapes: Mobile Fidelity's Hybrid SACD Presents 1991 Album with Cinematic Sound and Transparent Clarity Hypnotic Record Features 'Calling Elvis, 'Heavy Fuel,' and Introspective Title Track Dire Straits never made a big to-do about it's final run.

In classic understated British fashion, the band simply let it's music speak for itself. And how. Originally released in September 1991, On Every Street became the group's swan song - a lasting testament to the influence, musicianship, and integrity of an ensemble whose merit has never been tainted by cash-grab reunions or farewell treks.

It remains an essential part of the Dire Straits catalog and a blueprint of the distinctive U.K. roots rock the collective played for it's 15-year career. Sourced from the original master tapes and housed in mini-gatefold-LP packaging, Mobile Fidelity's hybrid SACD of On Every Street presents the album like it has always been meant to be experienced: in reference-grade audiophile sound. Recorded at AIR Studios in London and produced by Dire Straits leader Mark Knopfler, it features all of the band's sonic hallmarks - wide instrumental separation, visceral textures, seemingly limitless air, broad soundstages, atmospherics that you can almost reach out and feel.

Each element is made more vibrant, physical, and lifelike on this collectible reissue. Afforded full-range dynamics and transparent clarity, the songs from On Every Street burst with nuanced details and vibrant colors. Dire Straits' playing appears to float, their intricate performances organized amid hypnotic, fluid, three-dimensional arrangements. Mobile Fidelity's definitive-sounding SACD also brings into transparent view Knopfler's finely sculpted guitar lines, expressive tones, and laid-back vocals - as well as the balanced accompaniment from his band mates.

Here's a record on which you can hear the full blossom and decay of individual notes, and imagine the size and shape of the studio. It is in every regard a demonstration disc. And it happens to be filled with timeless fare.