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The Ragpicker's Dream

Mark Knopfler · 2002

56 min · 12 tracks · blues rock · country rock · Celtic rock

A tapestry of storytelling woven through rootsy melodies and reflective lyrics that evoke a sense of place.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long immersive listening sessions
  • reflective storytelling experiences
  • wave-like pacing and dynamics

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2002, 'The Ragpicker's Dream' is Mark Knopfler's fourth solo album following his acclaimed album 'Get Lucky' from 2009. At this point, Knopfler had established himself as a solo artist after the dissolution of Dire Straits, exploring more personal and narrative-driven songwriting.
Stylistic neighbors
Dire Straits· James Taylor· Lyle Lovett

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Why Aye Man 6:16
  • 2 Devil Baby 4:07
  • 3 Hill Farmer’s Blues 3:47
  • 4 A Place Where We Used to Live 4:36
  • 5 Quality Shoe 3:58
  • 6 Fare Thee Well Northumberland 6:31
  • 7 Marbletown 3:35
  • 8 You Don’t Know You’re Born 5:22
  • 9 Coyote 5:58
  • 10 The Ragpicker’s Dream 4:22
  • 11 Daddy’s Gone to Knoxville 2:50
  • 12 Old Pigweed 4:34

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