Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong synth textures and introspective lyrics, marking a solid return for Red Flag in the synth-pop genre.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of layered synth textures that create a moody atmosphere across all tracks.
  • Several songs utilize a slow build-up, with the first half of the album maintaining a reflective pace before shifting to more dynamic arrangements in the latter half.
  • Lyrically, the album explores themes of introspection and existentialism, with many tracks featuring metaphorical language that invites deeper analysis.
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
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

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 Fear Of A Red Planet 3:32
  • 2 Asylum 3:23
  • 3 Dance Of The Damned 5:54
  • 4 Fear Of A Red Planet (Pickaxe & Rifle Mix) 6:50
  • 5 Asylum (Pandemonium Mix) 6:10

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata