Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

63 /100
Foothills
Higher than 29% of albums we've rated

The album captures the energy of a live punk performance but lacks standout compositions that elevate it further.

What we noticed

  • The album features a raw, live sound with crowd noise present throughout, creating an immersive concert atmosphere.
  • Tracks are performed at high energy, with most songs clocking in under three minutes, typical of punk rock's brevity.
  • Several songs include call-and-response sections where the audience is encouraged to participate, enhancing engagement.
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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Rip Off
  • 2 Ulster Boy
  • 3 Borstal Brakeout
  • 4 Everybody's Innocent
  • 5 Angels With Dirty Faces
  • 6 Who Gives a Damn
  • 7 That's Life
  • 8 Tell Us the Truth
  • 9 Day Tripper
  • 10 Questions and Answers
  • 11 The Kids Are United

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata