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 a mix of energetic anthems and reflective ballads, capturing modern American life through country music.

What we noticed

• — The album opens with a lively track that sets a mid-tempo pace, maintaining this energy through the first five songs before introducing slower ballads.
• — Several tracks feature prominent use of acoustic guitar and fiddle, typical of contemporary country arrangements, while lyrics often reflect personal and relatable themes.
• — The title track, 'It's America,' serves as a centerpiece, both thematically and in its placement, following several upbeat songs and leading into more reflective material.

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

5/10

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.