Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

48 /100
Foothills
Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album blends gothic metal with accessible melodies, showing both strengths and weaknesses in its composition and execution.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower, more atmospheric tracks.
  • Several tracks feature layered guitar harmonies that create a dense soundscape, particularly in 'Illumination' and 'Control'.
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
6/10

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 Sell It to the World 1:30
  • 2 Mouth 1:57
  • 3 Look at Me Now 1:53
  • 4 I Am Nothing 2:13
  • 5 Fader 1:17

Reference: MusicBrainz