Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

60 /100
Treeline
Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

Etta James blends blues and soul with strong vocals and varied tempos, creating an engaging yet cohesive experience.

What we noticed

  • Several tracks feature prominent instrumental solos, particularly in the horns and piano, which enhance the emotional weight of the songs.
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
6/10

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 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 Tell Mama 2:25
  • 2 Something's Got a Hold on Me 2:50
  • 3 Spoonful 2:48
  • 4 Pushover 2:57
  • 5 Stop the Wedding 2:34
  • 6 At Last 3:04
  • 7 Security 2:33
  • 8 Trust in Me 3:03
  • 9 I'd Rather Go Blind 2:38
  • 10 Sunday Kind of Love 3:22
  • 11 My Dearest Darling 3:03
  • 12 All I Could Do Was Cry 3:01
  • 13 Fool That I Am 3:01
  • 14 If I Can't Have You 2:46

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata