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 combines storytelling with varied tempos but lacks standout tracks that elevate it significantly.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with a consistent tempo, while the second half introduces slower ballads that shift the mood.
  • Several songs incorporate conversational lyrics that tell stories, often using humor and wit to engage the listener.
  • The instrumentation blends acoustic elements with modern production techniques, creating a warm yet polished sound throughout.
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 The Only Exercise I Get Is You 3:22
  • 2 If You Could See Your Faults 3:51
  • 3 Somebody’s Superhero 3:57
  • 4 Big News in a Little World 4:01
  • 5 You and Me (Were Meant to Be Together) 3:38
  • 6 The Outskirts of the Dancefloor 4:38
  • 7 So Happy 3:17
  • 8 A Good Day Is Hard to Find 4:12
  • 9 Fat of the Land 3:59
  • 10 All of My Friends 3:37
  • 11 The Prison 3:56
  • 12 House Party 2 4:45
  • 13 He’s Got What I Had 3:35
  • 14 New York Ivy 5:24
  • 15 MCR Calling 4:52
  • 16 My Legal High 3:52

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata