Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

40 /100
Lowland
Higher than 1% of albums we've rated

The album showcases Vinton's smooth style but lacks significant innovation in composition or arrangement.

What we noticed

  • The album features lush orchestral arrangements that dominate the instrumentation, often overshadowing Vinton's vocals.
  • Each track typically follows a standard verse-chorus structure, with emotional crescendos that emphasize the romantic themes.
  • The running time is consistent with traditional pop ballads of the era, averaging around three minutes per song.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

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
4/10

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 This Guy's in Love With You 3:10
  • 2 Stand by Your Man 2:39
  • 3 It's a Sin to Tell a Lie 2:29
  • 4 Roses Are Red (My Love) 2:40
  • 5 Sealed With a Kiss 2:50
  • 6 Born Free 2:52
  • 7 The Shadow of Your Smile (Love Theme From 'The Sandpiper') 2:47
  • 8 Georgy Girl 2:16
  • 9 Sunrise, Sunset (From 'Fiddler On The Roof') 2:28
  • 10 Mr. Lonely 2:42
  • 11 Have I Told You Lately That I Love You? 2:47
  • 12 Blue on Blue 2:25
  • 13 Blue Velvet 2:49
  • 14 Speak Softly Love (Love Theme From 'The Godfather') 2:54

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata