Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album features strong vocal performances and varied tempos but lacks standout compositions throughout.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with the title track, which features a prominent orchestral arrangement and a strong vocal performance that sets the emotional tone.
  • The lyrics often explore themes of love and heartbreak, with each song presenting a distinct narrative perspective.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

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 Band of Gold (7" Pop'd Up mix) 4:14
  • 2 Band of Gold (12" Pop'd Up mix) 6:28
  • 3 Band of Gold (7" '93 club mix) 4:02
  • 4 Band of Gold (12" '93 club mix) 6:14

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata