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 blends catchy melodies with varied instrumentation but lacks a strong cohesive arc throughout.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks feature upbeat tempos and anthemic choruses, while the subsequent tracks gradually shift to more introspective themes.
  • Several songs incorporate call-and-response elements, inviting listener participation during the choruses.
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 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Sleepover 3:32
  • 2 Red Riding Hood 4:41
  • 3 Can't Tell My Friends 3:56
  • 4 Sweet Condenser 4:14
  • 5 Chance 4:48
  • 6 Johnny 3:57
  • 7 Church of the Holy Family 3:32
  • 8 Villain on the Run 4:24
  • 9 Chandeliers 4:04
  • 10 Old Old Wood 3:56
  • 11 Last Night on Earth 7:27

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata