Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

88 /100
Summit
Higher than 98% of albums we've rated

Its compact sequence and recurring turns from jagged riffs to slower weight give the songs a distinctive shape that rewards revisiting.

What we noticed

  • The nine-track sequence opens with “D4” and closes with “Curtain,” framing a compact record without an obvious bonus-track tail.
  • Jagged, dissonant guitar figures repeatedly give way to slower, sustained passages, so songs build pressure through shifts in pace rather than a single continuous sprint.
  • The vocals are shouted and strained, set against tightly locked drums and guitars; the contrast keeps the slower sections tense rather than restful.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 7/10

Defined its genre or moment. 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 D4 3:01
  • 2 End of a Life Time 2:58
  • 3 In the Name of Progression 4:37
  • 4 Razor 2:47
  • 5 Final Expression 3:17
  • 6 Blanket 2:30
  • 7 Recluse 3:31
  • 8 The Setup 4:04
  • 9 Curtain 8:55

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata