Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

55 /100
Foothills
Higher than 45% of albums we've rated

The album's eclectic sound and satirical lyrics create a distinctive avant-garde metal experience.

What we noticed

  • The album features abrupt shifts in tempo and style, with tracks like '9 to 5 at the Morgue' moving from heavy riffs to melodic interludes.
  • Several songs incorporate theatrical spoken word sections, adding a narrative element that contrasts with the instrumental aggression.
  • The lyrics often employ dark humor and satire, as seen in tracks like 'Pour Some Urine on Me', which enhances the avant-garde feel.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

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 Leper Friend 4:29
  • 2 9 to 5 at the Morgue 4:38
  • 3 Mushroom Cult 4:27
  • 4 Antiquity’s Small Rewards 3:48
  • 5 Headless 4:20
  • 6 Valley Girl Ventriloquist 3:33
  • 7 Pour Some Urine on Me 5:59
  • 8 Vertigo Motel 4:56
  • 9 Cartoon Autopsy 5:26
  • 10 Pink Riots 5:06

Reference: MusicBrainz