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 combines catchy melodies with lively arrangements, though it doesn't significantly stand out in its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of upbeat rhythms and brass instrumentation, creating a lively atmosphere throughout.
  • Each track typically follows a verse-chorus structure, with recurring melodic hooks that reinforce the main themes.
  • Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocals between Heaton and Abbott, enhancing the dynamic interplay between the two singers.
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 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 I Gotta Praise 2:37
  • 2 He Wants To 3:48
  • 3 If I May 4:04
  • 4 She Got the Garden 3:20
  • 5 People Like Us 4:43
  • 6 Blackwater Banks 3:53
  • 7 The Lord Is a White Con 4:20
  • 8 Silence Is 4:00
  • 9 Love Makes You Happy 4:22
  • 10 The Fat Man 3:46
  • 11 Your Bit of Stuff 2:46
  • 12 He Can’t Marry Her 4:52

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata