Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

52 /100
Foothills
Higher than 38% of albums we've rated

Gryner's playful reinterpretations offer fresh takes on classic songs, though the overall impact remains niche.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of piano and synths, creating a bright pop sound that contrasts with the original rock tracks.
  • Each cover is reinterpreted with new vocal arrangements, often emphasizing harmonies that shift the perspective of the lyrics.
  • The sequencing maintains a mid-tempo pace throughout, with only slight variations in energy between tracks.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

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
5/10

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 Big Bang Baby 4:18
  • 2 Straight to Hell 5:25
  • 3 You Do Something to Me 4:15
  • 4 I’ll Stick Around 3:54

Reference: MusicBrainz