Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

60 /100
Treeline
Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album features strong guitar work and maintains a cohesive hard rock sound while exploring personal themes.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a strong mid-tempo track that sets a gritty tone, followed by a series of songs that maintain a consistent hard rock energy.
  • Several tracks feature extended guitar solos that showcase technical skill, often breaking into more reflective lyrical themes.
  • The last two tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a contrast with the earlier songs and allowing for a moment of introspection.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

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 Babylon Revisited 5:23
  • 2 I'm Ready 3:37
  • 3 How Long 4:00
  • 4 Rise Above 11:39
  • 5 Mine All mine 4:16
  • 6 Ride My Own Wave 5:55
  • 7 Stand 6:37
  • 8 The Wall Came Down 6:56

Reference: MusicBrainz