Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

40 /100

Lowland

Higher than 1% of albums we've rated

The album features a mix of lively anthems and reflective ballads but lacks strong cohesion and distinctiveness.

What we noticed

• — The first half of the album consists of upbeat tracks that maintain a lively tempo, while the second half shifts to more reflective ballads.
• — Several songs feature prominent use of traditional country instrumentation, such as steel guitars and fiddles, which enhance the genre's authenticity.
• — The track 'Red Solo Cup' employs a repetitive chorus that emphasizes its humorous theme, making it easily memorable and singable.

How the number is built

Composition 25% of the score

6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score

6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score

5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score

5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score

4/10

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.