Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album features strong vocal performances and orchestration but lacks standout compositions or innovation.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with an overture that sets a theatrical tone, followed by a series of tracks that blend upbeat numbers with slower ballads.
  • The final track is a reprise of the title song, creating a sense of closure and thematic unity across the album.
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
5/10

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 Everybody Loves My Baby (But My Baby Don't Love Nobody but Me)
  • 2 Sam, the Old Accordion Man
  • 3 Shaking the Blues Away
  • 4 Ten Cents a Dance

Reference: MusicBrainz