Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

Ferrat's blend of poetic lyrics and orchestral arrangements creates a distinct sound that resonates with French cultural themes.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of orchestral arrangements that complement Ferrat's vocal delivery, particularly in the title track.
  • Several tracks employ a call-and-response structure between Ferrat's voice and background vocals, enhancing the communal feel of the songs.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 Ma môme 1:58
  • 2 Les Nomades 2:52
  • 3 Deux enfants au soleil 2:36
  • 4 J'entends, j'entends 3:07
  • 5 Nuit et brouillard 3:15
  • 6 Nous dormirons ensemble 2:22
  • 7 La Montagne 3:06
  • 8 C'est beau la vie 2:45
  • 9 Les Belles Étrangères 2:48
  • 10 Potemkine 2:54
  • 11 Que serais-je sans toi 3:07
  • 12 C'est toujours la première fois 2:58
  • 13 Maria 3:11
  • 14 C'est si peu dire que je t'aime 2:53
  • 15 Cuba si 2:52
  • 16 Heureux celui qui meurt d'aimer 3:01
  • 17 À Santiago 2:46
  • 18 Un jour futur 2:03
  • 19 Ma France 3:45
  • 20 Camarade 2:38
  • 21 Les Lilas 2:49
  • 22 La Commune 2:38
  • 23 Picasso colombe 3:00
  • 24 Aimer à perdre la raison 2:36

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata