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

Killer Country showcases solid songwriting and performance, though it follows familiar country templates.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a cover of 'Folsom Prison Blues', setting a classic country tone with a steady honky-tonk rhythm.
  • Tracks like 'Too Weak To Fight' and 'Late Night Lovin' Man' feature prominent piano lines that drive the melodies forward.
  • Several songs incorporate storytelling lyrics that reflect personal experiences, typical of traditional country music.
  • The final track, 'Over the Rainbow', introduces a shift in mood, closing the album on a more reflective note.
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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Another Place, Another Time 2:26
  • 2 What's Made Milwaukee Famous 2:36
  • 3 Walking the Floor Over You 2:09
  • 4 The Hole He Said He'd Dig for Me 2:44
  • 5 She Still Comes Around 2:29
  • 6 Waitin' for a Train 1:59
  • 7 She Even Woke Me Up to Say Goodbye 2:40
  • 8 Workin' Man Blues 2:56
  • 9 There Must Be More to Love Than This 2:44
  • 10 Me and Bobby McGee 3:13
  • 11 Once More With Feeling 2:25
  • 12 Touching Home 2:37
  • 13 Jack Daniels Old No.7 3:20
  • 14 Think About It, Darlin' 2:35
  • 15 Pee Wee's Place 3:28
  • 16 He Can't Fill My Shoes 2:33
  • 17 Who's Gonna Play This Old Piano? 3:21
  • 18 Middle Age Crazy 3:56
  • 19 You're All Too Ugly Tonight 3:01
  • 20 A Damn Good Country Song 2:05

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata