Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

45 /100
Lowland
Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

Cyr showcases ambitious production but struggles with cohesion due to its length and pacing.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of synthesizers, creating layered soundscapes that dominate the majority of tracks.
  • Vocals are often processed with effects, contributing to an ethereal quality that blends with the instrumental backdrop.
  • Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, particularly noticeable in transitions between verses and choruses.
  • The running time is extended with 20 tracks, leading to a varied pacing that sometimes disrupts the flow.
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
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

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 Cyr 4:03
  • 2 The Colour of Love 4:23

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata