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 personal storytelling with solid instrumentation but lacks a strong cohesive arc.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower ballads that shift the emotional tone.
  • Several tracks incorporate layered guitar riffs that create a rich, textured sound, particularly in 'Can’t You Hear Them Howl' and 'Throwback No. 2'.
  • The lyrics often reflect personal narratives and storytelling, with a focus on relationships and introspection.
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 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

  • reflective storytelling with warmth
  • nostalgic themes of lost love
  • melancholic yet uplifting moments
  • short bursts of emotional clarity

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer fast-paced, high-energy songs
  • seek purely instrumental experiences

Where this album fits

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Baby Don’t You Want Me 5:02
  • 2 Went Looking for Warren Zevon’s Los Angeles 4:29
  • 3 The Man I Was 4:28
  • 4 Can’t You Hear Them Howl 3:55
  • 5 I Woke Up in New Orleans 5:10
  • 6 Throwback No. 2 4:15
  • 7 They Called Her Killer 3:32
  • 8 Young Outlaws 4:04
  • 9 I’m in Love With a Girl 2:25
  • 10 My Girl & Me in ’93 5:18

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata