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 heavy riffs with intricate harmonies, creating a distinctive sound within hard rock.

What we noticed

• — The first track, 'Dogman', opens with a heavy guitar riff that sets a dark tone, which is maintained through the following tracks with varying degrees of intensity.
• — The album includes moments of quiet introspection, such as 'Sunshine Rain', which contrasts sharply with heavier tracks like 'Fool You' and 'Go to Hell'.
• — The final track, 'Manic Depression', serves as a cover that adds a different texture to the album's overall sound while maintaining its thematic continuity.

How the number is built

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.