All The Roadrunning
by Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris
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

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  1. ram**
    Apr 26, 2006
    8
    not tht expected worth
  2. TiberiusG
    Apr 26, 2006
    8
    This is a solid, laid-back effort that gets better with each spin.
  3. TepeM
    Apr 27, 2006
    10
    Beautiful !
  4. RobertR
    Apr 27, 2006
    9
    If it had a few more up-tempo songs like Belle Starr and This Is Us, I would have given it a 10,
  5. JacquelineB
    Jun 11, 2006
    10
    Husband and I have been followers of Mark Knopfler since the early 80s having attended two European concerts. Fan of Emmylou since 60s, so the combination is really "special" and we love every release on the album. Great album, great artists and as fans, this is number "1" and yes, we are over 60 ourselves but appreciate great music. Certainly have been around long enough to appreciate Husband and I have been followers of Mark Knopfler since the early 80s having attended two European concerts. Fan of Emmylou since 60s, so the combination is really "special" and we love every release on the album. Great album, great artists and as fans, this is number "1" and yes, we are over 60 ourselves but appreciate great music. Certainly have been around long enough to appreciate their contributions.… Expand
  6. SandiO
    Jun 23, 2006
    10
    This is a wonderful CD. Their concert is also one of the best I have seen in a while. They were just in Washington, DC and they had the crowd on their feet screaming and yelling for more and together they are amazing. Both Emmylou and Knopfler are so talented, their voices, music, arrangements,etc. I hope they hook up again and do more. Just look at the RollingStone top sellers on their This is a wonderful CD. Their concert is also one of the best I have seen in a while. They were just in Washington, DC and they had the crowd on their feet screaming and yelling for more and together they are amazing. Both Emmylou and Knopfler are so talented, their voices, music, arrangements,etc. I hope they hook up again and do more. Just look at the RollingStone top sellers on their list for recording artist today and it's enough to make you want to scream! Most of those artist are so bad. Most of the young recording artist today are not even real musicians! Catch Emmylou and Knopler's gig if you can--you will not be disappointed.… Expand
  7. ChristopherJ
    Jun 30, 2006
    10
    This CD was sent from heaven. Not sure if it was rock anad roll heaven, or just plain heaven. I tend to go with the latter. Sonically beautiful and perfect. The songwirting is excellent. We needed this CD. Thank you.
  8. RichardB
    Jun 7, 2006
    8
    A solid album with some sound out tracks as good as anything they've produced, but perhaps let down from "perfection" by a few less memorable songs
  9. 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 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. 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.… Expand
  10. 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 performances.
  11. RonW
    Apr 26, 2006
    10
    I've listened to many duet albums, and this may be the best yet. I'm not really a country music fan, but Knopfler and Harris have put together a "feel good"--touch of country album. Knopfler plays his guitar with so much feeling. Get in you car. Put the top down. Turn the music up and go for a cruise through the countryside. You'll feel refreshed.
  12. MichaelT
    Apr 26, 2006
    7
    Good, solid effort.
  13. LindaC
    May 11, 2006
    9
    This is a lovely album. Get a nice glass of good wine...sit in the easy chair and let it flow into your ears. I first heard them perfom a song on IMUS. I don't usually buy CD's but I went out and found this one as soon as I heard it was released... I find different nuances each time I listen. Maybe recording over a long period of time isn't such a bad idea! A+++
  14. JanJ
    May 19, 2006
    10
    The voices of Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris blend so well I hope they make another CD together. Hopefully it won't take another 7-10 years. Both rock!!!
  15. DanielleB
    May 20, 2006
    10
    This is a great album, something that i would habe never expected. Im sure this one will win a Grammy.
  16. LarryC
    May 29, 2006
    10
    Can't get enough of this CD. I agree that it is Grammy bound.
  17. RandallG
    Jun 25, 2006
    10
    An incredible cd, easily my favorite release of 2006 so far.
  18. DaiK
    Jun 5, 2006
    7
    Potentially a great album, but an overpolished production makes it only a good album. When will Knopfler stop being an audiophile and start being a musician again? - there's a heart missing from this record.
  19. tomh
    Jul 5, 2006
    10
    The album is awsome but the concert live was even better.
  20. GibsonLesPaul
    Apr 25, 2006
    10
    What a fantastic album! Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris have produced a gem of a record, filled with songs that are sweet, sad and above all, soulful. You won't hear Mark Knopfler sounding better vocal-wise, doing some amazing harmonising with the always wonderful Emmylou..just listen to the harmonies in songs like Rollin' On and Right Now. Mark's guitar work is as usual What a fantastic album! Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris have produced a gem of a record, filled with songs that are sweet, sad and above all, soulful. You won't hear Mark Knopfler sounding better vocal-wise, doing some amazing harmonising with the always wonderful Emmylou..just listen to the harmonies in songs like Rollin' On and Right Now. Mark's guitar work is as usual sublime, and I love the way he's been introducing new sounds into his repertoire with this and Shangri-La, such as the Silvertone twang on Beachcombing, and the slide on Right Now. The one fault i can find in this album, though it's really more the wistful dreams of someone who loves nothing more than seeing the great man rip that 6 minute final solo of Telegraph Road out on stage, it's that some tracks could have used some extended guitar. Right Now was begging for some juicy little slide lead licks in the middle. Anyway, from the lovely little drum beats of Beachcombing to the fading refrain of Mark's famous Les Paul at the end of If This is Goodbye, this record had me enthralled...everytime I first listen to an MK album, it sends shivers down my spin and brings an enormous grin to my face. I'm sure this album will do the same for you!… Expand
  21. 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 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 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.… Expand

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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.
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  2. Amazon.com
    60
    All the Roadrunning--while beautiful--seems somehow underwhelming, and without a true centerpiece.
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  3. Billboard
    60
    While over-produced and quite sentimental, this is a very sweet record.
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