Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album features catchy melodies and danceable beats, typical of early '90s pop, with some standout tracks.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo dance beat, while the fourth track introduces a more upbeat tempo that persists through the next several songs.
  • Several tracks feature repetitive hooks and choruses that encourage sing-alongs, particularly in 'All That She Wants' and 'Happy Nation'.
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
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Happy Nation (Gold Zone club mix) 5:41
  • 2 Happy Nation (7" Gold Zone edit) 3:47
  • 3 Happy Nation (Gold dub edit) 4:36
  • 4 Happy Nation (Moody Gold mix) 4:02

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata