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 blends heavy rock with melodic elements but lacks standout moments that elevate it significantly.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features a consistent use of heavy guitar riffs and driving rhythms, while the second half shifts to more melodic and atmospheric elements.
  • Several tracks incorporate dynamic shifts, with verses that build tension leading into explosive choruses.
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 2/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • pulsating rhythms with urgency
  • cathartic anthems for release
  • dynamic shifts in intensity
  • short bursts of emotional impact

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer lengthy, immersive albums
  • seek gentle, soothing sounds

Where this album fits

Stylistic neighbors
Biffy Clyro· Enter Shikari· You Me at Six

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Calling on All Stations 3:26
  • 2 The English Way 3:33
  • 3 War Machine 4:48
  • 4 Never Change 3:02
  • 5 Colours Bleed to Red 3:19
  • 6 The Whisperer 3:59
  • 7 Mercury Summer 3:07
  • 8 Give Me the Sky 4:01
  • 9 Chemical Blood 3:52
  • 10 Tonight We Burn 3:51
  • 11 Damocles 3:36
  • 12 Follow Me Into the Darkness 5:44

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata