Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's experimental structures and rich instrumentation create a distinctive sound within alternative country.
What we noticed
- The album features extended instrumental sections, particularly in tracks like 'Spiders (Kidsmoke)', which stretches over eight minutes and shifts through multiple musical ideas.
- Several tracks, such as 'Handshake Drugs' and 'Hummingbird', incorporate unconventional song structures that eschew traditional verse-chorus formats.
- The use of layered instrumentation creates a dense soundscape, with elements like piano, strings, and electronic effects interwoven throughout the tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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 Panthers 3:49
- 2 At Least That’s What You Said (live) 5:54
- 3 The Late Greats (live) 2:39
- 4 Handshake Drugs (live) 6:12
- 5 Kicking Television 2:49
Reference: MusicBrainz
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