Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Its intimate vocal frame and measured sequence give the record a coherent, reflective character, though its writing and arrangements are less exploratory than Sun Ra at his most d…
What we noticed
- The title track opens with a gentle vocal statement rather than an instrumental introduction, setting a restrained pace.
- The middle moves from the blues-shaped 'Magic City Blues' through 'Tenderness' into the more animated instrumental 'Blithe Spirit Dance.'
- The closing song returns to vocal, devotional phrasing, leaving the album quieter than the dance track suggests.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 Days of Happiness 7:27
- 2 Magic City Blues 4:49
- 3 Tenderness 8:33
- 4 Blithe Spirit Dance 10:34
- 5 God Is More Than Love Can Ever Be 6:49
Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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