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Mark Knopfler's Ragpickers Dream-heard it?

I have had this import LP on order from Music Direct for months, and I finally got it the other day. If you are a fan of Knopfler or Dire Straits, this is a must have record. The guitar work is more understated than some of the Dire Straits records, but Knopfler makes every note count. The LP deals with the working man's trials and tribulations. Knopfler's voice has a "in the room"quality. This is a great recording for a revealing high resolution system.
slowhand
wywhcan
39 posts
 
I like the new album.

Too bad his tour had to be cancelled due to his motorcycle accident. However, I have trouble picturing Knopfler riding a racing bike or a cruiser thru the streets of London. RPD gives you the notion of a mellower Knopfler riding a Moped or a Vespa.

P.S. Knopfler doesn't get much credit for his film-score and soundtrack works. Those are real treats.
garfish
1,840 posts
 
MK certainly has tremendous talent, and I have "Ragpickers Dream" (CD). I liked it, but didn't love it-- will have to try it again. I really like "Golden Heart" though-- is that the right title? Cheers. Craig
zstokes
124 posts
 
There will never be a Knopfler CD I won't buy immediately, even without hearing it first.

Cheers,
Z
ears
341 posts
 
No, i have not heard it, after his first solo release, all i could think of it was.....maybe going solo was not such a good idea for MK.
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