Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
57 /100
Foothills
Higher than 48% of albums we've rated

The album's layered instrumentals and evolving motifs create a cohesive yet distinctive krautrock experience.

What we noticed

  • The album features extended instrumental tracks that often build gradually, layering sounds and textures over time.
  • Several tracks incorporate repetitive motifs that evolve subtly, creating a hypnotic effect.
  • The use of electronic elements is prominent, with synthesizers and sequencers driving the rhythmic patterns throughout.
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
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive sonic explorations
  • patient unfolding of themes
  • introspective late-night listening
  • cathartic moments of release

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer concise, upbeat tracks
  • want immediate catchy hooks

Where this album fits

Stylistic neighbors
Neu!· Can· Amon Düül II

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Connection 3:43
  • 2 Mercy and Tuesday 7:53
  • 3 Earthworm 5:12
  • 4 Sacrifice 4:03
  • 5 Spam Folder 8:12
  • 6 Hard to Realize 4:20
  • 7 Madman 15:19
  • 8 Suddenly 11:33

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata