Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

Fastway's debut showcases solid hard rock elements but lacks standout depth and cohesion across its runtime.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album maintains a consistent high-energy tempo, while the second half introduces more varied pacing with slower tracks.
  • Several tracks feature prominent guitar solos that are integrated into the song structure rather than being standalone sections.
  • The vocals often alternate between gritty and melodic, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the record.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

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.

Disc 1

  • 1 Easy Livin' 2:47
  • 2 Feel Me, Touch Me (Do Anything You Want) 3:27
  • 3 All I Need Is Your Love 2:32
  • 4 Another Day 4:41
  • 5 Heft! 5:38
  • 6 We Become One 3:59
  • 7 Give It All You Got 3:01
  • 8 Say What You Will 3:20
  • 9 You Got Me Runnin' 3:04
  • 10 Give It Some Action 4:11

Disc 2

  • 1 Far Far From Home 5:29

Reference: MusicBrainz