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

Gauze showcases complex compositions and emotional contrasts but lacks some polish in execution.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a track that combines dissonant guitar riffs and layered vocals, setting a chaotic tone that persists throughout.
  • Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, shifting from intense blast beats to slower, more melodic sections, creating a sense of unpredictability.
  • The use of contrasting vocal styles, including harsh screams and clean singing, is prevalent across the record, enhancing its emotional range.
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 GAUZE -mode of adam-
  • 2 Schweinの椅子
  • 3 ゆらめき
  • 4 raison detre
  • 5 304号室、白死の桜
  • 6 Cage
  • 7 蜜と唾
  • 8 mazohyst of decadence
  • 9 予感
  • 10 MASK
  • 11 残-ZAN-
  • 12 アクロの丘
  • 13 GAUZE -mode of eve-

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata