Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Haggard's storytelling and traditional arrangements create a strong sense of place and emotion in this album.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features a slow tempo and a prominent steel guitar, establishing a reflective mood.
- Several tracks incorporate traditional country instrumentation, including fiddle and banjo, which are prominent in the arrangements.
- The lyrics across the album often tell personal stories of heartache and regret, with Haggard's vocal delivery emphasizing emotional weight.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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’m a Lonesome Fugitive 2:54
- 2 Skid Row 1:56
- 3 If You Want to Be My Woman 2:15
- 4 Someone Told My Story 2:30
- 5 My Rough and Rowdy Ways 2:21
- 6 Mixed Up Mess of a Heart 2:07
Reference: MusicBrainz
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