Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

52 /100
Foothills
Higher than 38% of albums we've rated

The album combines heavy riffs with theatrical elements, showcasing a solid return to form for Cooper.

What we noticed

  • Several tracks feature theatrical spoken-word sections that enhance the storytelling aspect, particularly in 'Pessi-Mystic' and 'Can't Sleep, Clowns Will Eat Me'.
  • The album's pacing varies, with mid-tempo tracks like 'Wicked Young Man' followed by faster-paced songs such as 'Blow Me a Kiss', creating dynamic shifts.
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
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

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 Blow Me a Kiss 3:19
  • 2 Brutal Planet 4:40
  • 3 Take It Like a Woman 4:15

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