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 album combines energetic rock with playful cynicism, featuring strong hooks and varied pacing.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with three high-energy tracks that set a lively tone, followed by the title track which introduces a more cynical lyrical theme.
  • Several songs feature prominent horn arrangements, adding a distinctive layer to the rock instrumentation.
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
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

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 Love Stinks (live, New York 4/27/80) 4:12
  • 2 Love Stinks 3:44

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