Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
61 /100
Treeline
Higher than 71% of albums we've rated

The album's experimental structure and rich sound design mark it as a notable entry in electronic music.

What we noticed

  • The album features a wide range of electronic textures, with tracks often layering multiple sound samples and effects to create complex auditory landscapes.
  • Several tracks employ unconventional structures, eschewing traditional verse-chorus formats in favor of abstract arrangements that evolve gradually.
  • The use of silence and pauses is prominent, with some tracks incorporating long stretches of ambient sound before introducing rhythmic elements.
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
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

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 A Day at the Races 1:11
  • 2 Ode to Don Jose 3:27
  • 3 Counterpoint 2:04
  • 4 Roundabout 727 0:51
  • 5 Ransom on the Sand 3:11
  • 6 Roller 1 1:56
  • 7 Nothing was going to stop them then, anyway... 5:24
  • 8 Crusoe 4:00
  • 9 One Earth 4:14
  • 10 Galleons of Stone 0:56
  • 11 Dragnet 0:45
  • 12 Fin du Temps 1:17
  • 13 How Rapid? 3:30
  • 14 Opus for Four 0:44
  • 15 Debut 3:54
  • 16 E.F.L. 4:09

Reference: MusicBrainz