Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

56 /100
Foothills
Higher than 47% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting and musicianship but lacks a cohesive flow due to the live tracks at the end.

What we noticed

  • The first eight tracks maintain a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the last two tracks shift to live recordings, altering the album's overall feel.
  • Several songs feature layered instrumentation with prominent brass and woodwind sections, creating a rich sonic texture.
  • The lyrics across the album often reflect personal themes and introspection, with Morrison's vocal delivery emphasizing warmth and sincerity.
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
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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 Back on Top 4:28
  • 2 John Brown's Body 3:50
  • 3 I'm Ready 5:39

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