Top tracks — play these first
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I’ll Be Faithful — Opening with an infectious melody, this track sets the tone for the album’s exploration of loyalty and self-reflection, establishing a hook that lingers long after it ends.
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Shame — This track delves into personal vulnerability with poignant lyrics, combining upbeat instrumentation with deeper emotional themes, exemplifying the album's contrast between sound and sentiment.
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Grapes Upon the Vine — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, weaving together rich imagery and metaphor to reflect on life's fleeting moments, making it a standout centerpiece.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong melodies and introspective lyrics but lacks a cohesive flow across its length.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a lush sound, particularly in the choruses.
- The lyrics often reflect themes of nostalgia and introspection, with a recurring motif of longing present throughout multiple songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Shame
The bridge shifts perspectives to confront internal struggles directly, breaking from the narrative established in previous verses.
This structural choice heightens the emotional impact by allowing for a moment of raw honesty that contrasts with earlier reflections.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I’ll Be Faithful 3:56
- 2 All The Way Through 2:56
- 3 Hang On 3:29
- 4 Higher Ground 3:06
- 5 Shame 4:06
- 6 One of These Mornings 3:02
- 7 The Night Time 2:56
- 8 Big Black Void 3:00
- 9 Fire 4:21
- 10 99.5 2:55
- 11 Grapes Upon the Vine 3:08
- 12 Heaven Over our Heads 4:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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