Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting and diverse instrumentation, though its pacing affects overall cohesion.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a lively track that sets a playful tone, followed by the hit single which introduces a more laid-back groove.
  • The lyrics often tell stories or paint vivid images, particularly in tracks like 'My Tennessee Mountain Home' and 'Vaudeville Man'.
  • The pacing varies significantly; after the upbeat opener, the album shifts to slower tempos before returning to more energetic 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
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

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 Any Old Time 3:45
  • 2 Midnight at the Oasis 3:49
  • 3 My Tennessee Mountain Home 3:32
  • 4 I Never Did Sing You a Love Song 2:49
  • 5 The Work Song 4:04
  • 6 Don't You Make Me High (Don't You Feel My Leg) 2:48
  • 7 Walkin' One & Only 2:47
  • 8 Long Hard Climb 3:03
  • 9 Three Dollar Bill 3:58
  • 10 Vaudeville Man 2:41
  • 11 Mad Mad Me 3:13

Reference: MusicBrainz