Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

48 /100
Foothills
Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album features lush synth textures and maintains a consistent dreamy atmosphere, typical of its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a brief instrumental track that sets a dreamy tone, followed by mid-tempo songs that maintain a consistent atmosphere.
  • Several tracks feature layered synths and soft vocals, creating a lush soundscape that is characteristic of early '90s new wave.
  • The sequencing includes a noticeable shift in mood around the midpoint, where the tempo slows down, allowing for more introspective tracks.
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
6/10

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 Intro 1:12
  • 2 Turn the World 3:47
  • 3 Quiver 3:27
  • 4 Butterfly 2:09
  • 5 Sunny Day 3:40
  • 6 Flower Parade 0:42
  • 7 Wall Song 2:40
  • 8 Alice Everyday 3:40
  • 9 Counting the Rosaries 3:40
  • 10 Miss Melancholy 3:23
  • 11 Orange Flip 3:00
  • 12 Candy Carol 3:09

Reference: MusicBrainz