Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

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

The album showcases strong brass arrangements and creative interpretations of popular songs, reflecting early jazz fusion.

What we noticed

  • The album features a strong emphasis on brass instrumentation, with trumpet solos frequently taking the lead over rhythmic backing.
  • Each track is a reinterpretation of a popular song, often extending beyond the original's structure with improvisational sections.
  • The tempo varies significantly across tracks, with some maintaining a high energy while others slow down for more reflective moments.
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 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 Bossa Nova de Funk
  • 2 Danny Boy
  • 3 New Hope
  • 4 At the Sound of the Trumpet
  • 5 Country Boy
  • 6 Maine Bone

Reference: MusicBrainz