Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

55 /100
Foothills
Higher than 45% of albums we've rated

The album showcases energetic compositions with raw vocals and experimental structures, marking a strong debut.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that features aggressive guitar riffs and driving percussion, setting a frenetic pace.
  • Vocals alternate between melodic singing and raw, shouted delivery, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the tracks.
  • Each song incorporates unconventional song structures, often eschewing traditional verse-chorus formats in favor of more experimental arrangements.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

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 Rich 3:40
  • 2 Date With the Night 2:39
  • 3 Man 1:49
  • 4 Tick 1:54
  • 5 Black Tongue 3:03
  • 6 Pin 2:04
  • 7 Cold Light 2:14
  • 8 No No No 5:18
  • 9 Maps 3:40
  • 10 Y Control 4:05
  • 11 Modern Romance 3:12
  • 12 Poor Song 3:06
  • 13 Yeah! New York 2:06

Reference: MusicBrainz