Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

63 /100
Treeline
Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album blends minimalist piano and atmospheric strings, creating a distinctive emotional landscape throughout its runtime.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a soft piano melody in 'Amy' that gradually layers strings and subtle electronic elements, creating an atmospheric build.
  • Tracks like 'Dust Lane' and 'Dark Stuff' feature repetitive motifs that evolve over time, enhancing the emotional weight without overwhelming the listener.
  • Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements, adding a narrative quality that contrasts with the predominantly instrumental arrangements.
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
7/10

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 Ashes (edit)
  • 2 Amy 5:01
  • 3 Palestine 4:30
  • 4 Dust Lane 5:10

Reference: MusicBrainz