Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

48 /100
Foothills
Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album's folk reinterpretations blend rock elements but lack strong original songwriting.

What we noticed

  • The album consists entirely of traditional American folk songs, reinterpreted with a rock sensibility.
  • Tracks vary in tempo, with some like 'Oh Susannah' and 'Get a Job' maintaining a lively pace, while others like 'Wayfarin' Stranger' slow down significantly.
  • Several tracks feature prominent guitar solos that extend the instrumental sections, creating a loose jam feel.
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
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Oh Susannah 5:03
  • 2 Clementine 5:42
  • 3 Tom Dula 8:13
  • 4 Gallows Pole 4:15
  • 5 Get a Job 3:01
  • 6 Travel On 6:47
  • 7 High Flyin' Bird 5:30
  • 8 Jesus' Chariot 5:38
  • 9 This Land Is Your Land 5:26
  • 10 Wayfarin' Stranger 3:07
  • 11 God Save the Queen 4:08

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata