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 songwriting and performances but remains conventional within its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of traditional country instrumentation, including steel guitar and fiddle, throughout its twelve tracks.
  • Each song typically follows a verse-chorus structure, with the two lead vocalists harmonizing closely on the choruses.
  • Several tracks incorporate call-and-response elements between Wagoner and Parton, enhancing their vocal interplay.
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 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 Milwaukee, Here I Come 2:15
  • 2 Yours Love 2:30
  • 3 I Don’t Believe You’ve Met My Baby 2:12
  • 4 Malena 2:26
  • 5 House Where Love Lives 2:04
  • 6 Why Don’t You Haul Off & Love Me 1:54
  • 7 Always, Always 2:39
  • 8 There Never Was a Time 2:29
  • 9 Good as Gold 2:26
  • 10 My Hands Are Tied 2:36
  • 11 No Reason to Hurry Home 2:29
  • 12 Anything’s Better Than Nothing 2:16

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata