Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid songwriting and performance but lacks standout elements that would elevate it significantly.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo rock sound, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and arrangements.
- Several tracks incorporate prominent guitar solos that serve as focal points, particularly in 'Gasoline Maybelline' and 'Driven Man'.
- The lyrics often reflect personal narratives and storytelling, with a conversational tone that invites listener engagement.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bottle of Blues 2:54
- 2 Elaine 3:03
- 3 Gasoline Maybelline 1:58
- 4 Guilty 2:08
- 5 Red 3:11
- 6 Driven Man 3:48
- 7 From Me to Clayton 2:10
- 8 Cold Steel Brace 3:53
- 9 85 on 85 0:45
- 10 Ghost 3:13
- 11 I Can't Remember 1:59
- 12 Over & Over 2:36
- 13 Top of the Mountain 2:40
- 14 Keep on Pushin' 4:43
What to play next
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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