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 features catchy hooks and energetic performances typical of early '80s glam metal.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track, 'Burning Love', immediately establishing a fast tempo that persists through the first half.
  • Choruses are often repeated multiple times, creating anthemic hooks that invite listener participation.
  • Several tracks feature guitar solos that are prominent and melodically distinct, contributing to the glam metal aesthetic.
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 Burning Love 3:07
  • 2 Cool Kids 3:28
  • 3 Love Pollution 4:04
  • 4 Body Talk 3:39
  • 5 Loco-Emotion 3:30
  • 6 Mighty Mouth 3:43
  • 7 Mice On Ice 3:25
  • 8 Get Your Monkeys Out 3:20
  • 9 For Shame 3:11
  • 10 Restless Blood 3:50

Reference: MusicBrainz