Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

44 /100
Lowland
Higher than 4% of albums we've rated

The album showcases a mix of aggressive and melodic elements but lacks strong cohesion and depth for repeated listens.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks feature aggressive guitar riffs and rapid tempos, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more melodic section.
  • Several songs include abrupt tempo changes, shifting from high-energy sections to quieter, introspective moments.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

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 Not Good Enough for Truth in Cliché (demo) 3:41
  • 2 Make Up (demo) 3:33
  • 3 Chariot of Fire (demo) 4:32
  • 4 I Can Swing a Mic Like Nobody's Business (demo) 5:04
  • 5 As You're Falling Down (demo) 3:27
  • 6 The Structure Falls 4:38

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