Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
73 /100
Alpine
Higher than 96% of albums we've rated

The album captures the essence of bebop through dynamic improvisation and distinct melodies, though its multiple takes affect cohesion.

What we noticed

  • Several tracks include multiple takes, revealing different interpretations of the same piece, which highlights the spontaneity of bebop.
  • The first half of the album maintains a brisk tempo, while the latter half introduces more varied pacing and dynamics.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
9/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

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 An Oscar for Treadwell
  • 2 Mohawk
  • 3 Leap Frog 2:30
  • 4 Relaxin' With Lee

Reference: MusicBrainz