Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

60 /100
Treeline
Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting and vocal performance, with moments of emotional depth and varied pacing.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a strong mid-tempo track that sets a soulful tone, followed by the hit single 'Get Here', which features a prominent piano arrangement.
  • Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, allowing Oleta Adams' voice to interact dynamically with background harmonies.
  • The final two tracks slow down significantly, creating a reflective atmosphere that contrasts with the more upbeat earlier songs.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

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
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 Rhythm Of Life 4:23
  • 2 Get Here 4:37
  • 3 Circle Of One 3:55
  • 4 You've Got To Give Me Room 5:18
  • 5 I've Got To Sing My Song 4:01
  • 6 I've Got A Right 4:00
  • 7 Will We Ever Learn 5:15
  • 8 Everything Must Change 6:53

Reference: MusicBrainz