Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

51 /100
Foothills
Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The EP effectively blends aggressive and melodic elements, capturing the essence of early 2000s emo while maintaining its own identity.

What we noticed

  • The first track opens with a rapid tempo and aggressive guitar riffs, setting a high-energy tone that persists through the first half of the EP.
  • Melodic hooks are interspersed with intense vocal screams, creating a dynamic contrast that characterizes the emotional delivery throughout.
  • The final track features a slower tempo and a more reflective tone, providing a stark contrast to the preceding tracks and allowing for an emotional resolution.
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
5/10

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 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 Steven 4:32
  • 2 Free Fall Without a Parachute 4:30
  • 3 Bloody Romance 3:58
  • 4 Dreaming a Reality 5:00
  • 5 The Ground Folds 4:09
  • 6 Handguns and Second Chances 2:21
  • 7 Bastard Son 4:00
  • 8 One Eight Seven 4:27

Reference: MusicBrainz