Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album features strong melodies and thoughtful lyrics but lacks a cohesive flow across its entirety.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and dynamics.
  • Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that build in intensity, particularly in the choruses, enhancing emotional impact.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

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 Mission in Vain 5:58
  • 2 Wicked Tree 5:19
  • 3 Time We Had 3:06
  • 4 No-Name Darrell 4:00
  • 5 Let Somebody 4:45
  • 6 Confirmation of Love 3:00
  • 7 TGIM 3:35
  • 8 White Hills 2:30
  • 9 No So Independent 4:38
  • 10 White Headphones 3:52
  • 11 Time Sick Son of a Grizzly Bear 3:01
  • 12 In This Bliss 4:08

Reference: MusicBrainz