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- Summary: This is the third (non-soundtrack) solo album for the Dire Straits leader, and finds him in a somewhat acoustic, American roots style.
- Record Label: Warner Brothers
- Genre(s): Rock
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Positive: 3 out of 8
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Mixed: 5 out of 8
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Negative: 0 out of 8
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About as far removed from Dire Straits as it can be.
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MojoWithout ostentation, The Ragpicker's Dream draws his major sources together: R&B, country, North-East folk. [Oct 2002, p.106]
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Upon repeated listens, there are plenty of musical nuances to enjoy.
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The Ragpickers Dream is a restrained success, at least on its own terms. It may not please some of Knopflers old Money For Nothing fans, but at this stage, hes obviously not trying to.
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An album that can express itself only through understatement.
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Q MagazineDig deeper, and you'll find rich arrangements more reminiscent of Knopfler's soundtrack work. [Oct 2002, p.110]
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UncutA decent album of roots-tinged songs that showcases his terse guitar style and detached vocals to solid if unspectacular effect. [Nov 2002, p.122]
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Positive: 4 out of 5
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Mixed: 1 out of 5
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Negative: 0 out of 5
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linseydDec 20, 2006great folksy album.
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OliverDDec 17, 2002
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EMILIONMay 24, 2006Just another fabulous album from Knopfler. Hill farmer's blus ist simply wonderful
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MattROct 16, 2002
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lowrykunDec 14, 2005
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