Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

58 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases a solid collection of waltzes with traditional instrumentation and vocal harmonies typical of its genre.

What we noticed

  • Each track features prominent fiddle and steel guitar arrangements, characteristic of the honky-tonk style.
  • Several tracks include vocal harmonies that enhance the melodic lines, particularly in the choruses.
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 2/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Shenandoah Valley Waltz 2:35
  • 2 Wednesday Night Waltz 2:13
  • 3 Signed, Sealed and Delivered 2:15
  • 4 Skater's Waltz 3:03
  • 5 Warm Red Wine 2:35
  • 6 Fifty Year Ago Waltz 2:03
  • 7 In the Valley of the Moon 2:33
  • 8 La Zinda Waltz 2:09
  • 9 Let Me Call You Sweetheart 2:29
  • 10 Anniversary Waltz 2:20
  • 11 What Will I Do on Monday 2:15
  • 12 Gold and Silver Waltz 2:43

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