Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and energetic performances but lacks strong cohesion due to its length.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of driving rhythms and prominent guitar riffs across nearly all tracks.
- Many songs are built around a call-and-response structure, particularly in the vocal delivery.
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level, while the second half introduces slower tempos and more reflective themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of youthful energy
- late-night sing-along moments
- nostalgic reflections on youth
- catchy melodies for road trips
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- seek intricate, complex arrangements
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album helped establish The Animals' reputation with notable tracks.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Yardbirds· The Rolling Stones· Eric Burdon & the Animals
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The House of the Rising Sun 4:30
- 2 I’m Crying 2:47
- 3 We’ve Gotta Get Out of This Place 3:13
- 4 Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood 2:29
- 5 Baby Let Me Take You Home 2:21
- 6 It’s My Life 3:07
- 7 Bring It On Home to Me 2:44
- 8 Gonna Send You Back to Walker 2:30
- 9 Talkin’ ’Bout You 7:05
- 10 Club‐a‐Gogo 2:21
- 11 Boom Boom 3:19
- 12 The Girl Can’t Help It 2:22
- 13 For Miss Caulker 3:58
- 14 I’m Going to Change the World 3:36
- 15 Road Runner 2:50
- 16 Hallelujah I Love Her So 2:48
- 17 I Believe to My Soul 3:25
- 18 I Ain’t Got You 2:30
- 19 Mess Around 2:21
- 20 Bury My Body 2:52
- 21 Bright Lights, Big City 2:56
- 22 Memphis Tennessee 3:07
- 23 The Right Time 3:46
- 24 The Story of Bo Diddley 5:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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