Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends intricate funk instrumentation with socially conscious lyrics, creating a distinctive sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features layered instrumentation, establishing a rich sonic landscape immediately.
- Each song incorporates socially conscious themes, with lyrics that engage the listener in reflection on personal and societal issues.
- The tempo varies significantly across tracks, with 'Future Shock' featuring a driving beat that contrasts with the more laid-back grooves of other songs.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 Get Down 5:44
- 2 Keep On Keeping On 5:08
- 3 Underground 5:17
- 4 We Got to Have Peace 4:44
- 5 Beautiful Brother of Mine 7:25
- 6 Know You’re Gone 6:48
- 7 Love to Keep You in My Mind 3:48
- 8 Back to the World 6:50
- 9 Future Shock 5:19
- 10 Right on for the Darkness 7:35
- 11 If I Were Only a Child Again 2:52
- 12 Can’t Say Nothin’ 5:17
- 13 Keep On Trippin’ 3:17
- 14 Future Song (Love a Good Woman, Love a Good Man) 5:00
Reference: MusicBrainz
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