Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

63 /100
Treeline
Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting and polished production, with a cohesive sound that rewards repeat listens.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a mid-tempo track that sets a consistent groove, followed by a series of songs that maintain a similar energy level.
  • Several tracks feature prominent horn arrangements that complement the lead vocals, enhancing the overall funk sound.
  • The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a reflective mood as the album concludes.
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
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

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 The Game Gets Old 3:55
  • 2 I Learned the Hard Way 3:47
  • 3 Better Things 3:39
  • 4 Give It Back 3:21
  • 5 Money 3:21
  • 6 The Reason 2:19
  • 7 Window Shopping 4:34
  • 8 She Ain't a Child No More 2:34
  • 9 I'll Still Be True 3:48
  • 10 Without a Heart 2:44
  • 11 If You Call 2:59
  • 12 Mama Don't Like My Man 2:30

Reference: MusicBrainz