Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends industrial sounds with ambient elements, creating an immersive listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of heavy synthesizers and distorted vocals across nearly all tracks, creating a dense soundscape.
- Many tracks incorporate rhythmic industrial beats that are layered with ambient textures, contributing to a hypnotic effect.
- Several songs transition seamlessly into one another, maintaining a continuous flow that enhances the immersive experience.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, providing a contrasting exhale after the intensity of earlier pieces.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intense rhythmic exploration sessions
- dark ambiance for focused work
- cathartic release through layered sounds
- dynamic pacing with varied lengths
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light and upbeat tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and relevance in the band's later years.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Skinny Puppy· KMFDM· Ministry
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Contagion 5:19
- 2 Leveled (Sonic Mayhem) 7:35
- 3 Ghosts (Comaduster) 4:59
- 4 Killing Grounds (Rhys Fulber) 6:06
- 5 Echogenetic (Youth Code) 3:33
- 6 Deadened (Liebknecht) 4:48
- 7 Next War 6:05
- 8 Echogenetic (Blush Response) 4:27
- 9 Exhale (Henrik Backström of Necro Facility) 4:56
- 10 Prototype (HECQ) 7:30
- 11 Leveled (Slighter) 6:06
- 12 Heartquake (TechDiff) 4:40
- 13 Blood (Haujobb) 5:04
- 14 Exo (Hijacker) 5:15
What to play next
Kampfbereit
2015
It continues the sonic exploration with a similar intensity and thematic depth.
Echogenetic
2013
This album sets the stage for 'Echoes' with its innovative soundscapes.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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