Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

60 /100
Treeline
Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

Clooney's vocal delivery shines against sophisticated arrangements, creating a memorable jazz-pop blend.

What we noticed

  • The album features lush orchestral arrangements that complement Clooney's rich vocal style, particularly in tracks like 'Sophisticated Lady' and 'Blue Rose'.
  • Several tracks, such as 'It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)', incorporate a swing rhythm that contrasts with the more ballad-like pieces.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

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 Blue Rose
  • 2 I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart
  • 3 I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)
  • 4 It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)

Reference: MusicBrainz