The Ridge
by Sarah Neufeld
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. Mojo
    Feb 22, 2016
    60
    [The Ridge] finds the Montrealer's signature esoteric bow-work allied to song structures that err, at least vaguely, toward the orthodox. [Apr 2016, p.93]
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  2. The Skinny
    Feb 22, 2016
    60
    The presence of Jeremy Gara on drums peppers the record with a likeable melodrama that’ll seem familiar to fans of Funeral or Neon Bible, although this particular record requires much closer listening to fully appreciate its charms.
  3. Uncut
    Feb 22, 2016
    60
    A mildly Enya-fied take on the kind of astringent orchestral punk pumped out by Montreal's Constellation label, it has its moments. [Mar 2016, p.77]
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  5. PopMatters
    Feb 26, 2016
    50
    The Ridge proves to be a competent, technically accomplished piece of work, one that is aimed at sound designers mostly.

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  1. Custom_Concerns
    Mar 29, 2016
    7
    After her atmospheric, moody collaboration with Colin Stetson with last year's Never Were the Way She Was, Arcade Fire violinist Sarah NeufeldAfter her atmospheric, moody collaboration with Colin Stetson with last year's Never Were the Way She Was, Arcade Fire violinist Sarah Neufeld is back with another mostly instrumental neo-classical record. The Ridge is devoid of Stetson's almost percussionistic saxophone playing that gave the last record so much oomph, but Neufeld proves here that her violin strokes are just as entrancing as before. While it is perhaps lacking in ambition, this record is very solid. If you enjoyed Never Were the Way She Was or if you want particularly engrossing background music, this album should not disappoint.

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