Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

49 /100
Foothills
Higher than 22% of albums we've rated

The album blends folk rock elements with personal lyrics, maintaining listener interest but lacking standout compositions.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features predominantly mid-tempo tracks, while the second half introduces slower ballads that shift the emotional tone.
  • Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, creating a rich texture.
  • The lyrics often explore themes of love and introspection, with a conversational style that invites listener engagement.
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
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gentle storytelling with emotional depth
  • intimate moments of reflective clarity
  • warm melodies for late evenings
  • short tracks for easy engagement

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer high-energy, loud music
  • seek instant gratification from songs

Where this album fits

Stylistic neighbors
Brandi Carlile· Feist· Laura Marling

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sweeping the Ashes 4:43
  • 2 Little Bit of Red 3:31
  • 3 Brand New Love 3:53
  • 4 Hiding Place 4:01
  • 5 Blown Like the Wind at Night 3:42
  • 6 All for Love 3:58
  • 7 Weak in the Knees 3:42
  • 8 Stumbling Over You 3:35
  • 9 Why Can't I Love You 3:53
  • 10 Truth 3:45
  • 11 Is It O.K. 3:46
  • 12 What I Wanna Know 3:53
  • 13 Dark as the Black 4:37

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