Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

60 /100
Treeline
Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting and production, with notable vocal performances and emotional depth.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of lush string arrangements that underpin the smooth vocal melodies throughout.
  • Each track typically follows a verse-chorus structure, with many songs incorporating bridges that build emotional intensity.
  • Several tracks, including the title track, utilize layered harmonies that showcase McKnight's vocal range and control.
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
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 Back at One (Groove Brothers club mix) 6:45
  • 2 Back at One (Johnny Vicious dub mix) 6:29
  • 3 Back at One (Johnny Vicious club mix) 9:44
  • 4 Back at One (Cibola Bass remix) 5:11

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata