Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. About as far removed from Dire Straits as it can be.
  2. Mojo
    70
    Without ostentation, The Ragpicker's Dream draws his major sources together: R&B, country, North-East folk. [Oct 2002, p.106]
  3. Upon repeated listens, there are plenty of musical nuances to enjoy.
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. linseyd
    Dec 20, 2006
    10
    great folksy album.
  2. EMILION
    May 24, 2006
    10
    Just another fabulous album from Knopfler. Hill farmer's blus ist simply wonderful
  3. lowrykun
    Dec 14, 2005
    6
    This is a good, mello album. There is nothing too dynamic or catchy here, but not a bad album. It's quite a bit more folksy than some of This is a good, mello album. There is nothing too dynamic or catchy here, but not a bad album. It's quite a bit more folksy than some of the previous albums. Additionally, I think that his voice doesn't have the range or control that it once had (which isn't saying much because he has a pretty limited range). Full Review »