Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

67 /100

Alpine

Higher than 91% of albums we've rated

The album features strong grooves and vocal interplay, solidifying its place in funk history.

What we noticed

• — The title track opens with a strong horn section that sets a high-energy tone, which is maintained through the first half of the album.
• — Tracks feature layered instrumentation, with prominent bass lines and rhythmic guitar riffs that create a dense groove.
• — Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the communal feel of the music.

How the number is built

Composition 25% of the score

8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score

8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score

7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score

7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score

6/10

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.