Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and performance within a cohesive blues framework, reflecting Hopkins' distinctive style.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of electric guitar riffs that drive the rhythm, with Hopkins' vocals often layered over them.
- Each track typically follows a traditional blues structure, with verses alternating between storytelling and emotional expression.
- The pacing varies slightly, but most tracks maintain a mid-tempo groove that allows for both lyrical delivery and instrumental exploration.
- 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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7/10
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 Got Me a Louisiana Woman 3:02
- 2 Want to Come Home 3:57
- 3 Please Don't Quit Me 3:13
- 4 Devil Is Watching You 4:01
- 5 Rolling and Rolling 3:00
- 6 War Is Starting Again 3:07
- 7 Walkin' Round in Circles 3:10
- 8 Mary Lou 2:08
- 9 Heavy Snow 2:10
- 10 Coon Is Hard to Catch 4:18
- 11 Introduction / Big Car Blues 5:09
- 12 Coffee House Blues 2:23
- 13 Stool Pigeon Blues 3:25
- 14 Ball of Twine 3:40
What to play next
Lightning Hopkins with His Brothers Joel and John Henry and with Barbara Dane
1966
Lightning Hopkins with His Brothers Joel and John Henry / with Barbara Dane
1966
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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