Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends storytelling with traditional instrumentation, creating a cohesive exploration of its themes.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent narrative thread, focusing on the lives and struggles of coal miners in West Virginia.
- Several tracks incorporate traditional folk instrumentation, such as banjo and fiddle, which enhance the storytelling aspect.
- The pacing varies, with some songs maintaining a driving rhythm while others slow down to reflect on personal loss and community.
- The final track serves as a reflective conclusion, echoing themes introduced earlier but with a more somber tone.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Heaven Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere 1:40
- 2 Union, God and Country 2:23
- 3 Devil Put the Coal in the Ground 2:54
- 4 John Henry Was a Steel Drivin’ Man 3:29
- 5 Time Is Never on Our Side 2:55
- 6 It’s About Blood 4:33
- 7 If I Could See Your Face Again 2:57
- 8 Black Lung 3:19
- 9 Fastest Man Alive 2:51
- 10 The Mine 2:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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