Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

Mina's blend of jazz and pop with lush arrangements creates an engaging yet familiar listening experience.

What we noticed

• — The album features a consistent use of lush orchestration, with strings and woodwinds complementing Mina's vocals throughout.
• — Each track maintains a slow to mid-tempo pace, creating a relaxed and intimate atmosphere across the record.
• — Several tracks incorporate bossa nova rhythms, adding a distinct flavor that differentiates them from traditional jazz ballads.

How the number is built

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

6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score

7/10

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.