Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases complex songwriting and aggressive performances, marking a strong return for the band in the metalcore scene.

What we noticed

  • Vocals alternate between harsh screams and melodic lines, often within the same track, enhancing the emotional intensity.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

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
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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 Hardly 3:20
  • 2 If Born From This Soil 2:27
  • 3 For the World 2:56
  • 4 The Bonds of Those Who Have No Understanding of Consequence 2:28
  • 5 Love Is the Fall of Every Man 2:34
  • 6 When One Bests Defeat 2:46
  • 7 Fearless Vampire Killers 2:30
  • 8 Set Your Body Ablaze 3:39
  • 9 Anesthesia 2:46
  • 10 Linoleum 2:09
  • 11 Damage, Inc. 3:15
  • 12 Lost Cause 0:35
  • 13 Faithless Is He Who Says Farewell When the Road Darkens 5:53

Reference: MusicBrainz