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 showcases strong vocal performances and varied arrangements but lacks deep cohesion and distinctiveness.

What we noticed

• — The album opens with the title track, which features a strong orchestral arrangement that sets a dramatic tone for the record.
• — Several tracks incorporate prominent backing vocals and lush instrumentation, enhancing the emotional weight of Jones's lead vocals.
• — The final track concludes with a fade-out, leaving an unresolved feeling that contrasts with the more definitive endings of earlier songs.

How the number is built

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 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.