Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong storytelling but is disrupted by bonus tracks that dilute its cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first ten tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo rhythm, while the last eight tracks include alternate takes and unfinished versions that disrupt the flow.
- Each song prominently features Cash's deep baritone voice, often accompanied by simple guitar and harmonica arrangements that emphasize storytelling.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 Blue Train 2:04
- 2 There You Go 2:17
- 3 Train of Love 2:23
- 4 Goodbye Little Darling 2:15
- 5 I Heard That Lonesome Whistle 2:25
- 6 Come In Stranger 1:41
- 7 Rock Island Line 2:14
- 8 Give My Love To Rose 2:46
- 9 Hey Porter 2:15
- 10 Fulsom Prison Blues 2:53
- 11 The Wreck of Old '97 1:47
- 12 So Doggone Lonesome 2:37
Reference: MusicBrainz
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