Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
A steady narrative-song approach gives the album a clear identity, while its mid-album centerpiece and measured pacing keep the ten tracks moving without a dramatic arc.
What we noticed
- The title song, placed fifth, tells the linked story of cyclist Costante Girardengo and outlaw Sante Pollastri as a narrative ballad with a recurring refrain.
- The ten-track sequence puts that historical tale at its midpoint; five songs precede it and five follow, rather than saving it for a closing climax.
- The track titles point toward named characters and specific situations, keeping the record in story-song territory rather than arranging it around a single subject.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 La coperta indiana 3:56
- 2 Le chiavi 4:26
- 3 Il mio cappotto 5:14
- 4 Tutta la verità su Manuela 4:33
- 5 Il bandito e il campione 4:57
- 6 Dublino 4:44
- 7 Azzardo 3:34
- 8 Barry 5:46
- 9 L’isola di Toni 3:58
- 10 Diretto per il cielo 4:29
Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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