Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Glass’s repeating patterns give Cohen’s compact, text-led settings a consistent frame; the short forms keep the sequence moving but limit its dramatic build.
What we noticed
- The 22 short settings are framed by a prologue and epilogue, giving the sequence a clear beginning and close rather than a run of unrelated songs.
- Reiterating piano figures support the vocal lines, while the text moves between speech-like delivery and more sustained melody.
- The pieces change character quickly, so the album advances through compact portraits instead of building toward one extended operatic climax.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Disc 1
- 1 Book of Longing: Prologue - I Can't Make the Hills 3:09
- 2 Book of Longing: I Came Down From the Mountain 2:58
- 3 Book of Longing: A Sip of Wine 8:40
- 4 Book of Longing: Want to Fly 2:09
- 5 Book of Longing: The Light Came Through the Window 4:10
- 6 Book of Longing: Puppet Time 2:38
- 7 Book of Longing: G-d Opened My Eyes 2:35
- 8 Book of Longing: You Go Your Way 0:07
- 9 Book of Longing: I Was Doing Something 4:19
- 10 Book of Longing: Not a Jew 3:02
- 11 Book of Longing: How Much I Love You 3:52
- 12 Book of Longing: Babylon 5:46
- 13 Book of Longing: I Enjoyed the Laughter 1:49
Disc 2
- 1 Book of Longing: This Morning I Woke Up Again 5:15
- 2 Book of Longing: I Want to Love You Now 5:56
- 3 Book of Longing: Don't Have the Proof 2:44
- 4 Book of Longing: The Night of Santiago 5:09
- 5 Book of Longing: Mother Mother 3:44
- 6 Book of Longing: You Came to Me This Morning 10:27
- 7 Book of Longing: I Am Now Able 3:20
- 8 Book of Longing: Roshi's Very Tired 2:38
- 9 Book of Longing: Epilogue - Merely a Prayer 3:54
Reference: MusicBrainz
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