Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

81 /100

Summit

Higher than 100% of albums we've rated

The album's innovative arrangements and virtuosic bass work set it apart in jazz fusion.

What we noticed

• — The album features intricate bass lines that often take the lead, with other instruments providing harmonic support rather than competing for attention.
• — Each track showcases a different arrangement style, from the rhythmic complexity of 'Batterie' to the melodic exploration in 'Vampira'.

How the number is built

Composition 25% of the score

8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score

9/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score

8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score

9/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score

7/10

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.