Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Helm's first solo effort balances solid songwriting with strong performances, though it doesn't fully break new ground.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong mid-tempo track that sets a consistent pace, while the final two tracks slow down significantly, creating a reflective close.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 Ain't No Way to Forget You 3:25
- 2 Driving at Night 2:44
- 3 Play Something Sweet 4:26
- 4 Sweet Johanna 3:38
- 5 I Came Here to Party 3:59
- 6 Take Me to the River 4:00
- 7 Standing on a Mountaintop 4:10
- 8 Let's Do It in Slow Motion 4:33
- 9 Audience for My Pain 4:26
Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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