Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases energetic punk melodies and clever lyrics, though it doesn't fully stand out in the genre.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album maintains a high-energy tempo with tracks averaging around three minutes each, creating a relentless pace.
  • Several songs feature abrupt transitions between sections, often shifting from melodic hooks to aggressive riffs without warning.
  • The lyrics frequently employ humor and irony, with a notable use of call-and-response vocal patterns that engage listeners.
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
7/10

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 Spank Me Baby 4:31
  • 2 I Love You but Don't Come Near Me 2:29
  • 3 Reaky Deaky Boys & Girls 3:20
  • 4 I'm Not Scared of You 2:18
  • 5 Over There 3:00
  • 6 The Whole Worlds Gone Mad 2:20
  • 7 Gangster 5:23
  • 8 We Ain't Got a Say 2:43
  • 9 Full Circle 2:25
  • 10 Mr. Dice Man 3:13
  • 11 Tune In, Turn On, Drop Out 2:14
  • 12 Mr. Hard 3:56
  • 13 Life Goes On / [untitled] 13:44

Reference: MusicBrainz