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 features catchy hooks and reflective lyrics typical of its era but lacks strong cohesion across tracks.

What we noticed

• — The album opens with a high-energy track, 'Dancing Girls,' and maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace through the first half before slowing down with 'Gone to Pieces.'
• — Kershaw's vocal delivery often features layered harmonies, particularly in the chorus of 'Wouldn't It Be Good,' creating a rich texture.
• — Several tracks incorporate prominent synthesizer riffs that drive the melodies, particularly in 'Drum Talk' and 'Cloak and Dagger.'

How the number is built

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 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.