Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album blends driving rock with melancholic synths, exploring complex themes but lacks strong cohesion.

What we noticed

• — The first half of the album features tracks with driving rock rhythms, while the second half shifts to more introspective and melancholic tones.
• — Several tracks incorporate layered synths that create a lush soundscape, particularly evident in 'Alice & June' and 'Pink Water 3'.
• — The lyrics often explore themes of love and identity, with a notable use of metaphor and imagery throughout multiple songs.

How the number is built

Composition 25% of the score

6/10

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

6/10

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.