If... - Bill Ryder-Jones
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8.8 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 5 Ratings

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  1. buzzlight
    Feb 13, 2012
    8
    This is well-written, mostly instrumental music. I enjoyed the mood and melodies of this set...very peaceful and moving, at times. I too believe Ryder-Jones will go on to larger productions based on this effort. Makes me wonder if I have missed the boat on soundtracks and instrumental music in the past.
  2. mattneric
    Jan 15, 2012
    8
    "If..." is my Album of the Week at mattneric: http://mattneric.wordpress.com/2012/01/16/bill-ryder-jones-if/

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  3. strongodors
    Feb 21, 2012
    9
    ... moves more like a river than a pond and its movement avoids the error of anti-climax that is all too common in quiet music. This record gets.... http://bit.ly/zIj0W5

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Metascore
81 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 13 Critics

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  1. PopMatters
    Jan 17, 2012
    70
    If… is a wonderful piece of music.
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  2. All Music Guide
    Jan 12, 2012
    70
    Ryder-Jones deserves to make the leap from imaginary films to the real thing.
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  3. Mojo
    Jan 11, 2012
    80
    If...'s successful melding of epic vision and intimate solemnity marks an exciting new beginning. [Dec. 2011 pg. 95]
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