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 showcases strong production and thematic depth but lacks cohesion due to its remix-heavy structure.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features driving beats and aggressive synth lines, while the second half shifts to more atmospheric soundscapes.
  • Several tracks incorporate layered vocal samples that create a haunting effect, contrasting with the rhythmic elements.
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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 A Nice Place to Visit (B.M.F. remix by Extinction Front) 3:40
  • 2 A Nice Place to Visit (X-RX remix) 3:31
  • 3 A Nice Place to Visit (Caustic remix) 3:55
  • 4 Hit the Streets (Alter Der Ruine remix) 5:06
  • 5 The 11th Hour (Hocico remix) 5:18
  • 6 All Beauty Destroyed (XP8 remix) 4:10

Reference: MusicBrainz