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 album blends lo-fi aesthetics with surf rock influences, creating a distinct yet cohesive sound.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks feature repetitive, laid-back guitar melodies layered with soft vocals, creating a dreamy atmosphere.
  • Tracks like 'Dancing With the One You Love' introduce a more rhythmic structure, incorporating subtle percussion that contrasts with earlier songs.
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
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 Beach Point Pleasant 4:55
  • 2 Pizza Time 2:31
  • 3 Gem Pt.1 3:11
  • 4 Gem Pt.2 3:15

Reference: MusicBrainz