Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

67 /100
Alpine
Higher than 91% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong melodies and cohesive arrangements, making it a notable entry in soft rock.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a slow-building track that introduces a lush instrumental arrangement, setting a reflective tone.
  • Each song features prominent melodies, often supported by layered harmonies and rich instrumentation, particularly in the use of saxophone and acoustic guitar.
  • The pacing varies, with several mid-tempo tracks followed by more upbeat songs, maintaining listener engagement throughout.
  • The final track concludes with a gradual fade-out, leaving an open-ended feeling that contrasts with the more resolved 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
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

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 The Ark 5:41
  • 2 Baker Street 6:11
  • 3 Right Down the Line 4:31
  • 4 City to City 5:05
  • 5 Stealin’ Time 5:59
  • 6 Mattie’s Rag 3:31
  • 7 Whatever’s Written in Your Heart 6:39
  • 8 Home and Dry 4:59
  • 9 Island 5:15
  • 10 Waiting for the Day 5:45

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata