5 Things to Know About Dire Straits' On Every Street

It arrived six years after Brothers in Arms The album was released in September 1991, following the massive success of their 1985 breakthrough.

It was the follow-up to a commercial peak Brothers in Arms sold over 30 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time.

The long gap raised expectations Six years between albums is a long time, and fans and critics expected another landmark release.

It did not match its predecessor’s success On Every Street sold well but never reached the cultural or commercial heights of Brothers in Arms.

It remains a solid but overlooked album Despite the pressure, the album contains strong songwriting and musicianship, though it’s often overshadowed.