Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Its spoken-and-sung island narrative, spare percussion and scene-setting interludes make the twelve-track suite unusually unified and recognizable.
What we noticed
- The original twelve-track sequence plays as an island suite; the catalogued alternate take of “The Wanderer” and “Surf Rider” follow it as additions.
- Ahbez shifts between spoken narration and singing, with hand percussion, marimba and flute carrying the island scenes.
- Short instrumental interludes separate the vocal pieces, keeping the record moving as a sequence of scenes rather than a run of self-contained pop songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- 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
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 Eden’s Island 2:13
- 2 The Wanderer 3:42
- 3 Myna Bird 2:19
- 4 Eden’s Cove 2:42
- 5 Tradewind 3:01
- 6 Full Moon 2:57
- 7 Mongoose 1:47
- 8 Market Place 2:26
- 9 Banana Boy 2:47
- 10 The Old Boat 2:32
- 11 Island Girl 2:14
- 12 La Mar 2:49
- 13 The Wanderer (alternate take) 1:26
- 14 Surf Rider 2:39
Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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