Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong vocals and polished arrangements but lacks standout compositions throughout.

What we noticed

  • The first track opens with a strong vocal introduction, immediately establishing Graham's range and emotional delivery.
  • Each song features layered instrumentation, with prominent use of horns and synthesizers that create a polished pop-soul sound.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

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 From Now On 3:44
  • 2 Provocative 5:31
  • 3 The Better Part Of Me 5:01
  • 4 Faking The Feeling 4:51
  • 5 I Still Run To You 5:02
  • 6 (Baby) Don't You Want Me 4:34
  • 7 I Want To Thank You (Heavenly Father) 3:54
  • 8 First In Line 4:13
  • 9 Every Little Bit Hurts 3:13
  • 10 Nobody's Fool 4:33

Reference: MusicBrainz