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 balances catchy pop melodies with introspective lyrics but lacks standout depth or innovation.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half introduces slower ballads that shift the emotional tone.
  • Many songs utilize a verse-chorus structure, with anthemic choruses designed for sing-alongs, particularly in tracks like 'Lebe lauter' and 'Revolution'.
  • Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, enhancing the uplifting feel of the melodies.
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 Fieber 3:30
  • 2 Nie Genug 3:32
  • 3 Lebe Lauter 3:24
  • 4 Die Welt 3:56
  • 5 Ohne Dich 3:21
  • 6 Revolution 3:24
  • 7 Augenblick Am Tag 2:53
  • 8 Seite Eins 3:54
  • 9 Scherbenmeer 3:49
  • 10 Unsere Besten Tage 3:09
  • 11 An Sommertagen 3:18
  • 12 Sonne Hinter Dem Nebel 2:57
  • 13 Um Bei Dir Zu Sein 3:29
  • 14 Reine Nebensache 3:53
  • 15 Mitten Unterm Jahr 4:33

Reference: MusicBrainz