Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe EP showcases innovative sampling and breakbeat structures, reflecting the raw energy of early drum and bass.
What we noticed
- The tracks are built around rapid-fire breakbeats that often shift tempo and rhythm, creating a sense of urgency throughout the EP.
- Samples from various sources are layered in a frenetic manner, with each track featuring multiple distinct sections that transition abruptly.
- Most tracks maintain a consistent energy level, rarely dropping below an intense pace, which keeps the listener engaged and on edge.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Reach for Your Lives 3:12
- 2 Battle Zone 1996 3:33
- 3 Trip to the Boom 3:44
- 4 Re-Start'96 'Ardkore Canin' 5:16
- 5 On the Case 3:46
- 6 Pouch Fulla Seed (Hard on You mix) 2:03
- 7 Cyclops 3:20
- 8 Solid Hold on Me Solid Gold 1:18
- 9 D&D Diabolical 2:53
- 10 Governor's Banquet 1:57
- 11 Put Em Up Sharif 1:26
- 12 SL45H! 4TT4CK! 3NT3R K3Y! 4:13
Reference: MusicBrainz
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