Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

54 /100

Foothills

Higher than 43% of albums we've rated

The album blends soulful ballads with upbeat tracks, showcasing Lee Hi's vocal prowess and emotional storytelling.

What we noticed

• — Tracks two and three maintain a mid-tempo pace but incorporate different instrumentation, with 'Fool for Love' featuring a prominent piano line.
• — The final two tracks shift to more upbeat rhythms, with '1, 2, 3, 4' introducing a danceable beat that contrasts with the earlier ballads.

How the number is built

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

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.