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 smooth production typical of its era but lacks standout depth.

What we noticed

  • The first four tracks maintain a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the fifth introduces a more upbeat feel before returning to slower tempos.
  • Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the chorus sections.
  • The album includes a piano interlude as the final track, which serves as a reflective conclusion after the preceding songs.
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 Candy Rain (Radio Edit) 3:34
  • 2 Candy Rain (Heavy D & Trakmasterz mix) 4:21
  • 3 Candy Rain (Album Version) 4:29
  • 4 Candy Rain (Be Be Stone R & B Mix) 5:02
  • 5 Candy Rain (Daves Smooth Groove Mix) 6:30
  • 6 Candy Rain (Underground Piano Dub) 7:45

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata