Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

53 /100
Foothills
Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The album blends poetic lyricism with orchestral depth, creating a distinct sound that resonates within French chanson.

What we noticed

  • Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements, blending poetry with music rather than relying solely on melody.
  • The pacing varies significantly, with some tracks maintaining a slow, reflective tempo while others build to more intense climaxes.
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
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 Cette Chanson 5:42
  • 2 La Marseillaise 3:56
  • 3 Ils ont voté 2:12
  • 4 Quartier Latin 3:54
  • 5 Pacific Blues 4:20
  • 6 La Banlieue 2:49
  • 7 On n’est pas des saints 3:20
  • 8 Salut beatnik 3:49
  • 9 Le Bonheur 2:39
  • 10 C’est un air 4:00
  • 11 Les Gares et les Ports 2:57
  • 12 Le Lit 5:00

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata