Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

62 /100
Foothills
Higher than 38% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting with varied pacing but lacks a strong cohesive arc.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower, more contemplative tracks.
  • Several songs incorporate layered guitar textures that create a dense soundscape, particularly in 'Body Memory' and 'Circa the End'.
  • The vocal delivery often shifts between spoken word and melodic singing, adding a dynamic contrast throughout the record.
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
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 Next Exit 7:11
  • 2 Lower Allston 4:36
  • 3 Do You Remember 5:45
  • 4 We Don’t Go 4:11
  • 5 Body Memory 6:42
  • 6 Wind 4:30
  • 7 Circa the End 4:55
  • 8 Come Undone 4:48
  • 9 Green and Blue 5:03
  • 10 Stars 3:41
  • 11 Begin to Exhume 5:48

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata