Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

48 /100

Foothills

Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album features engaging melodies and synth-driven tracks but lacks standout depth or innovation.

What we noticed

• — Tracks like 'Living in Europe' and 'Bouncing' maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace, while 'Runaway' introduces a more upbeat rhythm.
• — Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements alongside melodic verses, creating a dynamic vocal delivery.
• — The final track, 'Good Gosh', concludes the album with a slower tempo, providing a contrasting finish to the preceding energetic songs.

How the number is built

Composition 25% of the score

6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score

7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score

5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score

6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score

6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.