Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

62 /100
Foothills
Higher than 24% of albums we've rated

The album features varied structures and atmospheric builds but lacks a strong cohesive flow throughout.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a track that features a slow build-up of layered guitars, creating a dense atmosphere before introducing vocals.
  • Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo shifts, particularly noticeable in 'Neck' where the pace changes mid-song, adding tension.
  • The final track, 'Coping Mechanism', ends with an extended instrumental section that gradually fades out, contrasting with the more structured earlier 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
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Beginning of an End 5:02
  • 2 Rubber Plant 2:53
  • 3 Dissolve 7:48
  • 4 Neck 3:32
  • 5 A Fish Called Wanda 6:17
  • 6 Welcoming the Flowers 3:50
  • 7 Colour Me Out 8:59
  • 8 End Waltz 3:33
  • 9 Coping Mechanism 6:59

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata