“The Ridge is a story of loss, disillusionment, and the struggle to re-discover meaning in the face of hard revelations. But it’s also a story of the journey that pulls us through the thick of all those things, a journey that is worth it not because it is easy, but because it is true. I hope if you are in a place of re-discovery after loss, whether that be in faith, family, relationship or any other kind of journey of discovery, this collection of songs can be a companion for you. I hope the shadows in the crevices of its sounds and in the nooks of its words can be good not because they will someday become light, but because they are part of being, and that alone is beautiful.”
Thad Kopec obviously has a way with words. He doesn’t leave it at that though, but embeds his lyrics into delicately layered musical harmonies. The unique listening experience is topped off by his distinctive and soothing voice – one of the best EPs I’ve heard this year.