Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album blends vibrant pop with introspective lyrics, showcasing Somerville's vocal strength but lacks overall cohesion.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with a consistent tempo, while the second half shifts to more introspective ballads.
  • Several tracks incorporate layered synths and prominent bass lines, creating a danceable rhythm characteristic of Hi-NRG music.
  • Somerville's vocal delivery is consistently soaring and emotive, often utilizing a wide vocal range across different songs.
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
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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 Could It Be Love 3:35
  • 2 Under a Lover's Sky 5:14
  • 3 Come On 3:49
  • 4 It Still Hurts 3:34
  • 5 It's So Good 3:48
  • 6 Burn 4:06
  • 7 Ain't No Mountain High Enough 3:52
  • 8 I Will Always Be Around 3:43
  • 9 But Not Tonight 3:21
  • 10 Amnesia 3:56
  • 11 Home Again 5:14
  • 12 What's Your Game? 5:10
  • 13 Selfish Days 5:05
  • 14 Stay 5:40
  • 15 Sing It to Your Heart 5:30

Reference: MusicBrainz