Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

45 /100
Lowland
Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album captures the raw energy of early hardcore punk with sharp political critiques, making it a notable debut.

What we noticed

  • The album features short, aggressive tracks averaging around two minutes each, maintaining a relentless pace throughout.
  • Many songs employ a simple verse-chorus structure, allowing for direct political messages to be delivered quickly.
  • The production is raw and unpolished, emphasizing the urgency and energy of the performances.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
5/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

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 The American in Me 2:10
  • 2 Uh Oh! 3:06
  • 3 Corpus Christi 3:32
  • 4 White Nigger 3:35

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