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The low-key nature of Mark Knopfler's third solo album (discounting soundtracks) won't be a surprise to those who are familiar with its fine predecessor. The biggest change from SAILING TO PHILADELPHIA is the focus on traditional/roots styles. Throughout much of RAGPICKER's dream, Knopfler comes on like a one-man Harry Smith's Anthology, touching on folk, country, and blues. As often as not, however, he brings it closer to home with UK folk flavoring, as on the opening "Why Aye Man." He also displays more of a sense of humor here, on the old-timey "Quality Shoe" and the western swing number "Daddy's Gone to Knoxville."
The title track sounds like it could have come off the first Tom Waits album, and several cuts here wouldn't sound out of place on any given Richard Thompson recording. Though one of Knopfler's consistent faults remains his tendency to drag things on for too long, his husky, intimate singing is effectively understated and he shows a healthy disdain for guitar showmanship that's remarkable considering his prodigious six-string abilities. Slightly more downshifted and rootsy than PHILADELPHIA, RAGPICKER'S DREAM nonetheless serves as its worthy companion piece.
Audio Mixer: Chuck Ainlay.
Photographer: Ken Sharp .
Personnel includes: Mark Knopfler (vocals, guitar); Richard Bennett (guitar); Paul Franklin (pedal steel); Glen Duncan (violin); Mike Henderson (harmonica); Jim Cox (piano, Hammond organ); Guy Fletcher (keyboards, background vocals); Glenn Worf (bass); Chad Cromwell (drums); Jimmy Nail, Tim Nealy (background vocals).
Personnel: Mark Knopfler (vocals, guitar); Richard Bennett (guitar); Glen Duncan (violin); Jim Cox (piano); Guy Fletcher (keyboards, background vocals); Chad Cromwell (drums); Tim Healy, Jimmy Nail (background vocals).
Rolling Stone (11/14/02, p.88) - "...A picturesque collection of folksy, mostly acoustic vignettes that works its old-fashioned magic in mysterious ways....Oddly compelling..."
Q (10/02, p.110) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...This is pretty fine...rich arrangements more reminiscent of [his] soundtrack work..."
Mojo (Publisher) (10/02) - "...Nothing egocentric here. And there's always that majestic guitar's redemptive clarity." Mark Knopfler Ragpicker's Dream Songs Ragpicker's Dream Music Review Average Rating: (4.2 out of 5 stars)   NimbusXV
Mark Knopfler At his Best, Great writing and performances on this CD.
Submitted by nimbusxv (Mexico City)
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Heart wrenching
I've been listening to this album for a couple of years now. The guitar tones
are varied and beautifully rendered. The writing is incredible.
Everything is there, hard biting irony, tenderness, harsh reality, escapism.
I like the variety of Brit-folk and old timey tunes, but my favorites are "You don't know you're Born" and "Hill Farmer's Blues", the two songs on the album that sound vaguely like Dire Straits. The clean, Baritonesque guitar tones on the former are some of the best recorded, ever. The biting, sarcastic lyrics are well placed. I know way too many people that don't know what real life is like. These words are for them. And the build up to the ambient wash of distorted electric tones on "ill Farmer", it's just one of the most dynamic, poingant musical moments in my rememberance.It sounds just like a thunder storm heading your way. Mark is a veteran with an excellent body of work behind him, and I believe lots more to come.
Submitted by KevinK (Hood River, OR, USA)
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Compared to the work Mark did with Dire Straits this cd is awful. Mark sounds like he's about to fall asleep at any moment.All the songs are sung the same way.No variety.
Submitted by Fram (California)
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BRILLIANT
THIS IS THE BEST AND I HOPE HE DOES A LOT MOOR OF THINGS LIKE QUALITY SHOE,DADDYS GONE TO KNOXVILL,& THE BRILLIANT RAG PICKERS DREAM. OVERALL ITS JUST AN AMASING ALBUM
Submitted by a reviewer (BRISTOL ENGLAND)
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I have been always a fan of Mark Knopfler. It is an excellent album.
Mostly acoustic work with beautiful lyrics. Must listen to it.
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