Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

49 /100
Foothills
Higher than 22% of albums we've rated

The album blends traditional reggae with contemporary elements, creating a solid but familiar sound.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half shifts to slower, more introspective songs.
  • Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the communal feel typical of reggae music.
  • The title track 'Hold You' is positioned as the fifth track, serving as a pivotal moment that encapsulates the album's romantic themes.
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
6/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Prelude TBH - To Be Held 1:02
  • 2 Beautiful Lady 3:43
  • 3 Call Gyptian 3:24
  • 4 All In You 3:12
  • 5 Hold You - Hold Yuh 3:54
  • 6 Nah Let Go 3:20
  • 7 Tease Me - Haffi Easy 3:03
  • 8 L.U=V.E 1:55
  • 9 Rendezvous 3:44
  • 10 So Much In Love 3:57
  • 11 Na Na Na - A Love Song 3:57
  • 12 Drive Me Crazy 3:01
  • 13 Where You Belong 5:28
  • 14 Leave Us Alone 3:58
  • 15 Selah 3:46

Reference: MusicBrainz