Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong rhythmic composition and engaging vocal delivery, marking a significant moment in dancehall.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of syncopated rhythms and bass-heavy production, typical of early '90s dancehall.
  • Shabba's vocal delivery alternates between rapid-fire verses and melodic hooks, creating a dynamic flow throughout the tracks.
  • Several tracks incorporate call-and-response elements, engaging listeners and enhancing the communal feel of dancehall music.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 Trailor Load a Girls 3:55
  • 2 Where Does Slackness Come From 3:46
  • 3 Woman Tangle 3:47
  • 4 Gun Pon Me 3:50
  • 5 Gone Up 3:52
  • 6 Housecall (Your Body Can't Lie to Me) 3:37
  • 7 Flesh Axe 4:07
  • 8 A Mi Di Girls Dem Love 3:25
  • 9 Fist-A-Ris 3:32
  • 10 The Jam 3:20
  • 11 Ambi Get Scarce 3:49
  • 12 Park Yu Benz 3:25

Reference: MusicBrainz