Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The single showcases strong melodies and distinct vocal styles but lacks depth in its brief runtime.

What we noticed

  • The title track features a steady, mid-tempo beat with layered vocal harmonies that create a nostalgic atmosphere.
  • The second track, 'Love Shack', introduces a more upbeat tempo and a prominent use of call-and-response vocals.
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
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 Deadbeat Club (remix edit) 4:16
  • 2 Deadbeat Club (edit) 4:04
  • 3 Deadbeat Club 4:46
  • 4 Planet Claire (live at Cleveland Music Hall, Cleveland, OH, 12/2/1989) 4:59

Reference: MusicBrainz