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

Lulu's self-titled album blends pop and soul with strong vocals but lacks standout compositions.

What we noticed

  • Several tracks feature prominent brass arrangements, adding a layer of richness to the pop melodies.
  • The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a reflective mood as the album concludes.
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 Try to Understand
  • 2 Leave a Little Love 2:46
  • 3 Surprise Surprise 2:21
  • 4 Stubborn Kind of Fellow
  • 5 Tossin' and Turnin'
  • 6 Call Me 1:57
  • 7 Take Me as I Am 3:09
  • 8 Lies
  • 9 Bye Bye Heart 2:23
  • 10 I'll Come Running Over
  • 11 Don't Answer Me 3:20
  • 12 Shout 2:52

Reference: MusicBrainz