Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Ne-Yo's debut showcases strong songwriting and production, establishing him as a notable voice in R&B.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features mid-tempo tracks that build a romantic narrative, while the second half shifts to more upbeat grooves.
- Several songs utilize layered vocal harmonies, with Ne-Yo often singing in a call-and-response style with backing vocals.
- The lyrics across the album frequently explore themes of love and heartbreak, with a consistent emotional tone that ties the tracks together.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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 Stay 3:52
- 2 Let Me Get This Right 3:47
- 3 So Sick 3:28
- 4 When You're Mad 3:42
- 5 It Just Ain't Right 3:47
- 6 Mirror 3:48
- 7 Sign Me Up 3:27
- 8 I Ain't Gotta Tell You 3:17
- 9 Get Down Like That 4:05
- 10 Sexy Love 3:40
- 11 Let Go 3:48
- 12 Time 3:30
- 13 Girlfriend 4:00
- 14 Get Down Like That (remix) 4:57
Reference: MusicBrainz
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