Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album blends folk and progressive rock with strong storytelling, establishing a distinct sound for Quebec music.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a lively track that features layered vocal harmonies and acoustic instrumentation, setting a folk-rock tone.
  • Several tracks incorporate storytelling elements, with lyrics that reflect on personal and cultural themes relevant to Quebec.
  • The final track features a gradual build-up, culminating in a rich orchestral finish that contrasts with the more intimate earlier songs.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

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 La Nouvelle Saison 4:22
  • 2 Le Retour du flâneur 4:34
  • 3 Tout simplement jaloux 4:40
  • 4 Quand Rose va chez son fils 4:03
  • 5 Échappé belle 4:23
  • 6 Du milieu du pont Jacques‐Cartier 3:13
  • 7 Rive‐Sud 3:43
  • 8 Grande cheminée 4:54
  • 9 J’aimais l’hiver 4:15
  • 10 Sur la véranda 2:48
  • 11 Marcher tout seul la nuit sur une route de campagne 4:22

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata