Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid grooves and engaging vocals but lacks standout compositions that elevate it beyond its genre.

What we noticed

  • The first eight tracks maintain a consistent groove, with rhythmic bass lines and brass sections that create an upbeat atmosphere.
  • Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the interaction between the singers and the instrumentalists.
  • The album includes two remixes of the opening track at the end, which shift the focus from original compositions to reimagined versions.
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
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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 Boogie 3:52
  • 2 Need Some More 3:31
  • 3 Waste My Time 3:29
  • 4 Keep On Shining 4:20
  • 5 What Do You Take Me For? 4:34
  • 6 Surrender 3:47
  • 7 Many Rivers To Cross 3:32
  • 8 How Do You Think 3:49
  • 9 Every Time We Turn It Up 3:41
  • 10 How We Do This 3:38

Reference: MusicBrainz