Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting and cohesive arrangements, reflecting Croce's signature style.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of acoustic guitar as the primary instrument, creating a warm and inviting sound throughout.
  • Each track typically follows a verse-chorus structure, with Croce's storytelling lyrics driving the narrative forward.
  • The tempo varies slightly across tracks, but most maintain a relaxed pace that complements the reflective themes.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

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
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 I Got a Name 3:12
  • 2 New York's Not My Home 3:07
  • 3 You Don't Mess Around With Jim 3:03
  • 4 Lover's Cross 3:03
  • 5 One Less Set of Footsteps 2:47
  • 6 Alabama Rain 2:13
  • 7 Maybe Tomorrow 2:31
  • 8 Mississippi Lady 3:54
  • 9 Stone Walls 2:58
  • 10 Hard Time Losin' Man 2:25

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata