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 live performance captures the band's thrash metal energy but lacks some cohesion in its setlist flow.

What we noticed

  • The album features a high-energy performance with rapid tempo changes, particularly evident in the transitions between tracks like 'Critical Mass' and 'Game Over'.
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 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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of raw energy
  • live performance intensity
  • cathartic crowd participation moments
  • fast-paced adrenaline rush

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer lengthy, immersive albums
  • seek melodic complexity

Where this album fits

Stylistic neighbors
Anthrax· Megadeth· Slayer

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Intro / The New Song 3:12
  • 2 Critical Mass 3:11
  • 3 Game Over 2:29
  • 4 Nightmares 3:56
  • 5 B.F. 3:55
  • 6 Survive 3:41
  • 7 Torture Tactics 2:07
  • 8 Trail of Tears 3:57
  • 9 Mother's Day 0:59
  • 10 My America 0:38
  • 11 Hang the Pope 0:49
  • 12 Lesbians 1:21
  • 13 Funky Noise 0:50
  • 14 Good Times Bad Times 2:40

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata