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 blends catchy melodies with varied tempos but lacks deep cohesion and distinctiveness.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with driving rhythms, while the second half introduces slower tempos and more introspective lyrics.
  • Several tracks employ a call-and-response vocal style, particularly in 'Always Where I Need to Be' and 'Mr. Maker', creating a dynamic interaction between the singers.
  • The use of jangly guitars is consistent throughout, providing a bright sonic texture that complements the lyrical themes of youth and longing.
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.

Disc 1

  • 1 See the Sun 3:36
  • 2 Always Where I Need to Be 2:41
  • 3 Mr. Maker 3:00
  • 4 Do You Wanna 4:05
  • 5 Gap 3:59
  • 6 Love It All 2:50
  • 7 Stormy Weather 4:01
  • 8 Sway 3:36
  • 9 Shine On 3:14
  • 10 Down to the Market 2:26
  • 11 One Last Time 2:38
  • 12 Tick of Time 3:27
  • 13 All Over Town 3:13

Disc 2

  • 1 Watching the Ships Roll In 3:28
  • 2 Eaten by Your Lover 1:08
  • 3 No Longer 3:47
  • 4 Fa La La 3:08
  • 5 Nothing Ever Changes 2:17
  • 6 By My Side 2:48
  • 7 Hatful of Love 3:32
  • 8 See the Sun (alternate version) 2:14
  • 9 Brooklyn (Home demo) 2:26

Reference: MusicBrainz