Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

43 /100
Lowland
Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and performance but lacks standout moments that elevate it beyond its contemporaries.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of traditional country instrumentation, including steel guitar and fiddle, throughout its twelve tracks.
  • Vocal harmonies are prominent in several songs, often layering Anderson's voice with background singers to enhance emotional delivery.
  • Many tracks employ a verse-chorus structure, with some songs featuring bridges that add depth to the narrative.
  • The pacing varies, with mid-tempo tracks dominating but interspersed with slower ballads that create emotional contrast.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

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 No One Will Ever Know 2:11
  • 2 Walk Out Backwards 2:17
  • 3 So Much For Me, So Much For You 2:48
  • 4 Tippy Toeing 2:05
  • 5 100 Times Today 2:29
  • 6 Be Quiet Mind 2:40
  • 7 To The Landlord 2:18
  • 8 I've Cried The Rain Down 2:34
  • 9 Too Many Rivers 2:29
  • 10 Mama Spank 2:35
  • 11 How To Break Up (Without Really Crying) 2:20
  • 12 Release Me 2:04

Reference: MusicBrainz