It’s been a long journey for Lindsey Jordan, better known as Snail Mail. From the fledging steps that were 2016’s Habit EP, in which a 16-year-old Jordan released more heart, feeling, conviction in song format than the indie genre had seen in many moons. In many ways, she arrived fully formed, surfing to the front of the indie rock genre on a wave of pure honesty and talent for guitar prowess. With the release of 2018’s debut album, Lush, she became one of the most recognizable voices to skate the scene. With the exceptional and expanding follow up that was 2021’s Valentine, it’s hard to believe that it has been close to five years since Jordan last released an album.
Ricochet at its most honest is a stellar reintroduction to the world of Snail Mail,…