Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This album's heavy riffs and virtuosic solos define hard rock, showcasing strong composition and exceptional craft.
What we noticed
- The album opens with 'Speed King', which features a rapid tempo and a prominent organ riff that sets a high-energy tone.
- Each track showcases extended instrumental sections, particularly in 'Child in Time', where the guitar solo builds gradually over several minutes.
- The running time of the album is just over 40 minutes, with no track exceeding 10 minutes, maintaining a concise yet powerful delivery.
- The final track, 'Hard Lovin’ Man', closes the album with a heavy, driving rhythm that reinforces the overall intensity established throughout.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Defined its genre or moment. 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 Child in Time
- 2 Living Wreck
- 3 Hard Lovin’ Man
Reference: MusicBrainz
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