Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album features solid songwriting and production but lacks standout depth or innovation.

What we noticed

  • Several tracks feature prominent backing harmonies that enhance the storytelling aspect of the lyrics.
  • The last three tracks slow down significantly, creating a reflective mood that contrasts with the earlier songs.
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
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 He's A Heartache (Looking For A Place To Happen) 2:58
  • 2 Who Better Than An Angel 3:10
  • 3 It Aint Easy Bein' Easy 3:35
  • 4 Too Hard On My Heart 3:04
  • 5 A Little More Love 3:33
  • 6 Love Have Mercy 2:35
  • 7 Tell Me A Lie 3:55
  • 8 You Don't Know Love 3:21
  • 9 Heart To Heart Talk 2:28
  • 10 Tryin' To Fool A Fool 2:45

Reference: MusicBrainz