All The Roadrunning
by Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris
Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. AllMusic
    70
    The two couldn't be more at odds vocally, but Knopfler's laconic drawl is like an easy chair for Harris' fluid pipes.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    67
    The tension between their vocal personas--she's ever hopeful, he's relentlessly glum--is the highlight. [21 Apr 2006, p.73]
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  3. E! Online
    67
    For a better taste of Harris' harmonizing abilities, try her recent collaborations with young'uns like Bright Eyes and Ryan Adams.

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 28
  3. Negative: 2 out of 28
  1. Hippophile
    Apr 22, 2007
    10
    Don't get the low ratings from the critics on this one. This CD is chock full of beautiful, sonically fantastic, well-written tunes and Don't get the low ratings from the critics on this one. This CD is chock full of beautiful, sonically fantastic, well-written tunes and performances.… Full Review »
  2. MikeF
    Mar 13, 2007
    3
    Listening to the tracks in my local CD store, trying to decide whether to buy the album, I ended up being very disappointed by the Listening to the tracks in my local CD store, trying to decide whether to buy the album, I ended up being very disappointed by the cliche'd quality of so many of the lyrics. Knopfler has lyrically been at his most poetic on his previous three albums (Shangri'La, Ragpickers Dream, and Sailing To Philadelphia), so the pedestrian nature of much of the material was a real let-down. So that when Emmy-Lou kicked off a track with "My father always told me..." I just walked away. Sorry to be so harsh, but it reflects my disappointment. Here's hoping Knopfler's next effort will take him further on his earlier trajectory -- higher and brighter with his trademark excellent story-in-song.… Full Review »
  3. BradP
    Jul 14, 2006
    5
    Very much in the vein of Knopfler's recent work - laconic, somewhat bitter and lushly produced. Listening, I found myself wondering if Very much in the vein of Knopfler's recent work - laconic, somewhat bitter and lushly produced. Listening, I found myself wondering if Emmylou wanted to push Knopfler a little harder and if he refused... both his vocals and guitar work are relentlessly laid back. This results in some unfortunate homogenization of the tracks, with nothing standing out as inspired or challenging. The younger Mr. Knopfler was edgy and wonderful, taking chances and writing songs that celebrated life's little observations. His guitar was bright, emotional and daring. The current musician cannot be bothered, it seems, to invest himself in such risks. While the first Dire Straits album was a lesson to all of us guitarists, this is all stuff we can do in our sleep. I appreciate that Emmylou Harris continues to evolve (especially in her work with Lanois) and will always cherish her '70's output with reverence - but this is a no-brainer for her as well.… Full Review »
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