Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

66 /100
Alpine
Higher than 89% of albums we've rated

The album combines heavy riffs with haunting melodies, creating a distinctive sound reflective of its era.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a heavy, distorted riff in 'Grind' that sets a dark tone, which is maintained throughout the first half.
  • Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a haunting atmosphere, particularly in 'Heaven Beside You' and 'Again'.
  • The tempo varies significantly; tracks like 'Sludge Factory' and 'God Am' are slower and heavier, while 'Brush Away' picks up the pace.
  • The final track, 'Over Now', features a gradual fade-out that leaves an unresolved feeling, echoing the album's themes of introspection.
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
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

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.

  • 10 Sunshine
  • 11 We Die Young
  • 12 Bleed the Freak
  • 13 Real Thing
  • 14 Killing Yourself
  • 15 I Can't Remember
  • 16 Chemical Addiction
  • 17 Sea of Sorrow
  • 18 Can't Have You Blues

Reference: MusicBrainz