Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album features strong melodies and emotional narratives but lacks standout compositions that elevate it significantly.

What we noticed

• — The album opens with the title track, which features a prominent guitar riff and layered harmonies that set a melodic tone.
• — Several tracks, such as 'Falling Apart' and 'Sometimes You Cry', utilize emotional narratives in their lyrics, enhancing the overall thematic cohesion.
• — The tempo varies throughout, with mid-tempo tracks dominating but punctuated by slower ballads like 'Love Take Me Away (Sleeping Beauty)'.
• — The final track, 'Northern Soul', concludes the album with a reflective tone, creating a sense of closure.

How the number is built

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

7/10

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.