Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's orchestration and suite format create a strong sense of cohesion and distinctiveness within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a continuous suite structure, with tracks flowing into one another, creating a cohesive narrative throughout.
- Burrell's guitar work is prominent, often leading the melodies while being supported by lush orchestral arrangements that include strings and brass.
- Several tracks incorporate vocal elements, blending jazz instrumentation with soul and blues influences, particularly in the covers of 'Put A Little Love In Your Heart' and 'Please Send Me Someone To…
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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9/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 Introduction 1:03
- 2 Asphalt Canyon Blues 7:06
- 3 Think About It 2:42
- 4 Better Get Your Thing Together 6:00
- 5 Alone In The City 2:58
- 6 Things Ain't What They Used To Be 3:15
- 7 Put A Little Love In Your Heart 4:16
- 8 Please Send Me Someone To Love 4:39
- 9 Going To Jim And Andy's 3:04
- 10 Sugar Hill 5:01
Reference: MusicBrainz
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