Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental
63 /100
Treeline
Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album's structure and thematic continuity enhance its emotional journey, making it rewarding for attentive listeners.

What we noticed

  • The album consists of 28 tracks, many of which are short interludes that create a flowing narrative rather than standalone pieces.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short reflective interludes of thought
  • gentle emotional explorations of nostalgia
  • patient unfolding of serene moments
  • background warmth for quiet settings

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer fast-paced energetic music
  • want straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Stylistic neighbors
Brad Mehldau· John Scofield· Chick Corea

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 A Map of the World 5:38
  • 2 Family 2:09
  • 3 North 4:19
  • 4 Home 0:42
  • 5 Sisters 4:08
  • 6 Childhood 1:26
  • 7 Fall From Grace 2:37
  • 8 Memory 0:55
  • 9 Gone 6:31
  • 10 Flight 0:54
  • 11 Alone 1:22
  • 12 Outcasts 1:31
  • 13 Sunday 1:38
  • 14 Discovery 2:34
  • 15 Acceptance 1:15
  • 16 Realization 1:23
  • 17 Soliloquy 2:52
  • 18 Night 2:00
  • 19 Sunrise 0:51
  • 20 Resolution 3:46
  • 21 Pictures 0:21
  • 22 Patience 1:22
  • 23 Transition 0:52
  • 24 Reunion 1:17
  • 25 Renewal 1:53
  • 26 Homecoming 3:25
  • 27 Forgiving 4:36
  • 28 Holding Us 4:09

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata