Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

51 /100
Foothills
Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The album features strong songwriting and emotional themes but remains within familiar genre conventions.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the last three shift to a more reflective tone.
  • Each song employs a verse-chorus structure, with the chorus often featuring layered harmonies that enhance the emotional impact.
  • The lyrics throughout focus on personal struggles and faith, creating a narrative thread that connects the songs.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

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
7/10

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 Honest 3:00
  • 2 Abide 4:52
  • 3 Maybe It's Ok 3:31
  • 4 The Devil Is a Liar 3:44
  • 5 Wolves 4:34
  • 6 Gold and Glory 2:55

Reference: MusicBrainz