Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and production typical of its era, appealing but not.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track, 'Dynamite', and maintains an upbeat tempo for the first half before introducing slower ballads.
  • Several tracks feature prominent backing vocals that harmonize with Lee's lead, enhancing the emotional impact of the melodies.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

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
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 Once Love Makes a Fool of You 4:08
  • 2 Love Is Fair 4:14
  • 3 Against My Will 3:25
  • 4 Lonely Too Long 3:39
  • 5 Some of These Days 2:42
  • 6 You Better Do Better 2:42
  • 7 When He Leaves You 4:09
  • 8 A Little Unfair 3:05
  • 9 Standing Tall 3:11
  • 10 Your One and Only 3:08

Reference: MusicBrainz