Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases Ray Charles' vibrant style and strong arrangements, marking his influence in rhythm and blues.
What we noticed
- The title track features a call-and-response structure, with Charles' vocals interacting dynamically with the band.
- Several tracks incorporate upbeat horn arrangements that drive the rhythm forward, creating a lively atmosphere.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 Night Time Is the Right Time (live) 5:17
- 2 Blues Is My Middle Name 3:10
- 3 Hey Now 2:19
- 4 Alone in the City 2:57
- 5 The Girl I Used to Know (live) 4:33
- 6 Sitting on Top of the World 2:18
- 7 Going Down Slow 2:41
- 8 Let’s Have a Ball 2:31
- 9 What Have I Done 2:35
- 10 I’ll Do Anything but Work 2:29
- 11 A Sentimental Blues 2:27
- 12 Let the Good Times Roll (live) 2:31
Reference: MusicBrainz
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