Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

60 /100
Treeline
Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album delivers intense thrash metal with sharp riffs and provocative themes, maintaining a strong identity throughout.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a fast-paced track that features aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming, setting a relentless tone for the record.
  • Each song typically follows a verse-chorus structure, but often incorporates tempo changes and breakdowns to maintain intensity.
  • Lyrically, the themes are dark and confrontational, with several tracks addressing societal issues and personal struggles in a provocative manner.
  • The last three tracks slow down slightly in tempo, providing brief moments of respite before concluding the album.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

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
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 Bloodline 3:21
  • 2 New Faith 3:19
  • 3 God Send Death 3:54
  • 4 Cast Down 3:31
  • 5 Here Comes The Pain 4:39
  • 6 Disciple 3:43

Reference: MusicBrainz