Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album combines energetic performances with strong guitar work, making it a notable return for Johnson.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a driving rhythm and maintains a consistent tempo across its first five tracks, creating a sense of urgency.
  • Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, emphasizing the raw energy and engagement with the listener.
  • The final track closes with a gradual fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of reflection after the preceding energetic performances.
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
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

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 Beauty 3:20
  • 2 She’s Good Like That 5:33
  • 3 Take It Easy 3:58
  • 4 I Really Love Your Rock ’n’ Roll 3:16
  • 5 The Beautiful Madrilena 3:59
  • 6 Keep On Loving You 3:18
  • 7 Underneath Orion 6:02
  • 8 Slipping and Sliding 3:15
  • 9 Come Back and Love Me 3:39
  • 10 Down by the Waterside 3:19
  • 11 Some Kind of Hero 2:34

Reference: MusicBrainz