Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

67 /100

Alpine

Higher than 90% of albums we've rated

The album features strong arrangements and memorable melodies typical of big band jazz, maintaining its appeal over time.

What we noticed

• — Each track showcases intricate arrangements with layered instrumentation, often featuring call-and-response sections between the brass and woodwinds.
• — The final track, 'Song of the Volga Boatmen', introduces a slower, more reflective pace, contrasting with the upbeat nature of earlier songs.

How the number is built

Composition 25% of the score

8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score

8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score

7/10

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 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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.