Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong narrative songwriting with varied pacing but lacks a cohesive flow throughout its length.
What we noticed
- The album features storytelling lyrics that unfold narratives across most tracks, often reflecting on personal and social themes.
- The pacing varies significantly; tracks like 'A Week in a County Jail' are slower and contemplative, while others like 'Flat-Footin' It' are more upbeat.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Ballad of Forty Dollars 3:01
- 2 Highways 2:09
- 3 Myra 2:51
- 4 Homecoming 3:18
- 5 A Week in a County Jail 3:01
- 6 Flat-Footin' It 2:19
- 7 Kentucky in the Morning 2:09
- 8 Shoeshine Man 3:04
- 9 The Year That Clayton Delaney Died 2:43
- 10 Strawberry Farms 2:50
- 11 One Hundred Children 2:30
- 12 Me and Jesus 3:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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