Ricochet is the seventh major release and first live album by the German electronic music group Tangerine Dream.

The sound of the album is similar to that of the group's other "Virgin Years" releases, relying heavily on synthesizers and sequencers to produce a dense, ambient soundscape, but is much more energetic than their previous works.

Ricochet uses more percussion and electric guitar than its predecessors Phaedra and Rubycon, and borders on electronic rock.

[4] Reviewing the album for AllMusic, Glenn Swan gave the album 4 stars out of five and said, "Electronic trio Tangerine Dream embrace their equipment and take their audience on an actual journey through this especially good, two-part showcase recorded live in France and Britain.

Featuring the early and memorable lineup of Chris Franke, Edgar Froese, and Peter Baumann, Ricochet continuously evolves to the next plateau of pulsing experimentation without getting lost or over-indulgent like other bands of the genre.

"[5] Writing for uDiscoverMusic in 2022, Paul Sexton said, "Ricochet not only sounds remarkably fresh today, but well ahead of its time in the field of electronic experimentation that the band excelled in.