The Ragpicker's Dream

Third solo album from the acclaimed leader of Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler, a rootsy American-leaning epic about the working man. 2002. Warner.

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From: Amazon
Posted: Nov-01-2007

A stellar artist sounding tight, but tired

Mark Knopfler is a gem and remains one of the most enduring icons of real talent in a world of fleeting mediocrity. This CD is as solid as ever, is beautifully mastered, and easy to listen to. But, it takes no risks, shows none of the searing energy that used to make the hair stand up on the back...

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Posted: Oct-24-2007

Wonderful production

I am often disappointed by the steady stream of throw-away tripe that passes for music, so I usually stick with productions I know and enjoy. That having been said, I can report that for a discriminating listener The Rag Picker's Dream is so worthwhile that you may well find yourself so immersed...

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Posted: Jun-18-2007

The Ragpickers Dream

I really like Mark Knopfler, I think he's one of, if not "the" best guitar players today. I know there's alot of people who said that before I did. He has a unique "Blues-y" vocal quality. This is typical for Mark Knopfler, never a bad CD. This is not my favorite CD of his but it has more...

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Posted: Dec-30-2006

one of the finest singers ever.

i have always loved mark knopfler and he is one of the finest singers ever.i really think that quality shoe is a perfect song for me as well as coyote,coyote has a great driving end..if your having a bad day,why not turn on some mark knopfler and he'll make your day much,much better.

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Posted: Aug-08-2006

Oh no ,not at all

Mark Knopfler is so boring both in Dire Straits and as as well as a solo artist.He only made a single decent song in Sultans of swing.To the reviewer named For whom the bells toll a.k.a Whirligig,your opinion on great bands like LED ZEPPELIN,PINK FLOYD,LYNYRD SKYNYRD and THE ROLLING STONES has...

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Posted: Aug-07-2006

Mark Knopfler is one of our best!!!

I think that Mark Knopfler is one of our best singers, and guitarists that he ranks the top band along with Dire Straits.All his albums are good...The Ragpicker's Dream is good which includes Coyote. And to Trampled Underfoot, your opinion on great bands is not needed. The bands you love are...

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Posted: Jul-14-2006

earthy, grounded and gifted

I have to admit that during the 80's I was listening to the likes of Ivie Anderson w/ Duke Ellington and Sidney Bechet, so I'm still asking myself "Just who is Dire Straits?" Someone gave me a cd and I recognized some tunes from the radio, which I've stopped listening to long ago, and I'm just...

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Posted: Jul-05-2006

the folkiest of mark knopfler

For many reasons, my favourite album in a body of lifetime achievement that defies having a definitive favourite effort. I suppose the seeming strength here of acoustic accompaniment - even when it's electric, it sounds like wooden music, as Stephen Stills so aptly dubbed acoustic music at...

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Posted: Jun-26-2006

Yawn,Mark knopfler sucks!

Mark knopfler is one of the most boring singers ever.All his albums suck terribly and are ideal for insomniacs as it pull put anybody to sleep.Dont buy this album.GET ANY ROLLING STONES ALBUM INSTEAD.

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Posted: Jun-26-2006

MARK KNOPFLER ROCKS!!!

WOW!!! MARK KNOPFLER AND DIRE STRAITS WERE ONE OF THE GREATEST ARTISTS EVER AROUND. THEY ARE TALENTED AND MAKE GREAT MUSIC. SOME OF MY FAVORITE SONGS I HAVE EVER HEARD ARE FROM MARK KNOPFLER (WITHOUT DIRE STRAITS). COYOTE ROCKS, LISTEN TO THE INTRO AND THE END. KNOPLFER WILL ALWAYS BE GREAT!!!!!...

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