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

The album showcases a blend of hard rock and progressive elements but is somewhat disrupted by bonus tracks.

What we noticed

• — The first four tracks feature heavy guitar riffs paired with intricate keyboard melodies, establishing a hard rock sound.
• — Tracks like 'Chasing Shadows' and 'Lalena' incorporate shifts in tempo and dynamics, blending heavier sections with softer, melodic passages.
• — The album includes two alternate versions of tracks and three BBC session recordings, which may disrupt the original flow intended for the studio release.

How the number is built

Composition 25% of the score

7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score

6/10

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 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.