Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases traditional Irish music with strong instrumental execution but lacks a cohesive narrative flow.
What we noticed
- The album features a series of traditional Irish tunes, often transitioning between jigs and reels with seamless tempo changes.
- Many tracks include multiple sections, allowing for variations in melody and rhythm that highlight the instrumental interplay.
- The use of flute and whistle creates a distinct timbre throughout, with occasional harmonies that enhance the melodic lines.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 [Ril Gan Ainm] / Cinnte Le Dia (Ah Surely) / The Union Reel 2:53
- 2 Inion Mhic Sheain (Miss Johnson's) / Mike Russell's 2:34
- 3 Tom Billy's / The Langstern Pony 3:22
- 4 Sean Reid's / The Drunken Landlady 2:24
- 5 Liam o Raghallaigh 2:40
- 6 Bean ui Chroidheain (Mrs. Crehan's) / Gearoid o Comain (Gerry Commane's) / An La Baisti (The Rainy Day) 3:05
- 7 Port Sean Seosamh / Sean Tiobrad Arann / Rothai an Tsaoil (The Wheels of the World) 2:56
- 8 Blath na Smeire Duibhe (The Blackberry Blossom) / Maud Miller / Mo Thrua Go Bfaca me Ariamh Thu (I Wish I Never Saw You) / Chuig na Gluine I Ngaineamh Thu (Up to Your Knees in Sand) 2:33
- 9 Garrai Na Bhfeileoig / Miss Galvin 2:31
- 10 Aan Bhean ar an Oilean (The Lady on the Island) / Ril na Ceolchoirme (The Concert Reel) / An Bothan sa Phortach (The Hut in the Bog) 2:50
- 11 Mo Mhuirnin Ban 3:10
- 12 Mick Hand's / The Reel of Mullinavat 2:59
- 13 Port Mhuineachain (The Monaghan Jig) / Nora Crionna 3:02
- 14 Ta Citi ar Shiuil ag Cru Lei (Kitty Gone a Milking) / Scleip na Hoiche Areir (Last Night's Fun) / An Ghaoth a Bhogann an Eorna (The Wind That Shakes the Barley) 2:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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