Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
72 /100
Alpine
Higher than 95% of albums we've rated

The album's seamless flow and innovative sound design create a unique listening experience within the avant-garde genre.

What we noticed

  • The album features long, flowing tracks that often blend into one another, creating a continuous soundscape rather than distinct songs.
  • Several pieces utilize unconventional instrumentation and field recordings, contributing to an organic and immersive atmosphere.
  • Melodies are minimalist, often repeating simple motifs that evolve subtly over the course of each track.
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
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
9/10

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 Auf Leisen Sohlen 3:53
  • 2 Saumpfad 8:25
  • 3 Felix Austria 4:29
  • 4 Ein Herz, Eine Seele 4:05
  • 5 Mu-Tee 3:13
  • 6 Troika 2:34
  • 7 Scheinbar Unvereinbar 4:56
  • 8 Gefunden 2:23
  • 9 Goldener Faden 6:16
  • 10 Für Die Kinder 2:17
  • 11 Fernrohr 5:16
  • 12 Jener Fluss, Jener Tag 3:04
  • 13 Loblied 4:29
  • 14 Hinkelsteine 7:14

Reference: MusicBrainz