Heart Like A River
by Ida
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. PopMatters
    70
    Heart Like a River is standard Ida fare: it is pretty and well-arranged and heart-wrenching.
  2. Splendid
    80
    Heart Like A River is a full-throated and diverse expression of the songwriting talents of Daniel Littleton and Elizabeth Mitchell, though bassist Karla Schickele's two contributions are nothing to sneeze at, either.
  3. Lost At Sea
    90
    Heart Like a River takes you on a journey, and does not leave until every sight is seen and pathway is walked.
  5. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    The duo's voices may be muted by the small tragedies of heartache, but their resolve rings strong and true. [4 Mar 2005, p.73]
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  6. Pitchfork
    64
    If Ida's sound is like a river, the emotions the band conveys are simply stagnant.
  7. AllMusic
    80
    Ida continues to create slow, sad music that maintains interesting depth within the ache.
  8. Trouser Press
    70
    Parts of the album feel overly familiar, but it’s good to have the band back in circulation.

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  1. pedrop
    Mar 3, 2005
    8
    the unbelievably powerful and heartfelt songs on the collection help define Ida's approach to music; a slow-core, melencholy, yet the unbelievably powerful and heartfelt songs on the collection help define Ida's approach to music; a slow-core, melencholy, yet somehow uplifting collection of pure talent, highlighted by songs such as "Late Blues," "Sundown," and "What Can I do"… Full Review »