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

Hup showcases catchy melodies and clever lyrics but lacks some cohesion in its pacing.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a brisk tempo, maintaining this pace through the first half before introducing slower songs in the latter part.
  • Several tracks feature layered guitar riffs that intertwine with vocal melodies, creating a rich sonic texture characteristic of late '80s alternative rock.
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
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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 30 Years in the Bathroom 5:07
  • 2 Radio Ass Kiss 2:59
  • 3 Them, Big Oak Trees 3:10
  • 4 Golden Green 3:00
  • 5 Cartoon Boyfriend 3:18
  • 6 Unfaithful 2:59
  • 7 Piece of Sky 2:24
  • 8 Let’s Be Other People 3:54
  • 9 Don’t Let Me Down, Gently 2:59
  • 10 Can’t Shape Up 2:58
  • 11 Room 410 4:15
  • 12 Good Night Though 4:15
  • 13 Circlesquare 3:21
  • 14 Inside You 2:30
  • 15 Get Together 3:44
  • 16 It Was Me 2:49
  • 17 Our New Song 2:41
  • 18 Gimme Some Truth 5:20
  • 19 Them, Big Oak Trees (live)
  • 20 Golden Green (live)
  • 21 Don't Let Me Down, Gently (live)

Reference: MusicBrainz