Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

60 /100
Treeline
Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album blends traditional blues with funk influences, highlighted by strong guitar work and vocal interplay.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of call-and-response vocals, particularly in tracks like 'D.J. Play My Blues' and 'Good News'.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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 Girl You're Nice & Clean 4:40
  • 2 Dedication to the Late T-Bone Walker 6:56
  • 3 Good News 4:40
  • 4 Blues at My Baby's House 7:02
  • 5 She Suits Me to a T 4:29
  • 6 D.J. Play My Blues 5:20
  • 7 Just Teasin' 4:41
  • 8 All Your Love 5:09
  • 9 The Garbage Man Blues 7:08
  • 10 Mellow Down 5:54
  • 11 Comin' On 3:09
  • 12 Girl You're Nice And Clean (Alternative) 4:54

Reference: MusicBrainz