Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
64 /100
Foothills
Higher than 35% of albums we've rated

Percussion-centered ensemble playing gives the set a clear identity, while the familiar cover and uncertain expanded sequence keep it from feeling fully unified.

What we noticed

  • The set moves between named tunes and percussion-led passages; “Conversations in Drums” makes the ensemble’s rhythmic interplay the main event.
  • “Watermelon Man” appears twice in the catalogued sequence, with “Standing Ovation” and “Cloud Nine” between the entries; the second copy may be an edition addition.
  • The repertoire includes Herbie Hancock’s “Watermelon Man” alongside original titles, so the performance shifts between a familiar theme and the band’s own material.
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
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
6/10

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 Come Candela 3:54
  • 2 Climax 4:53
  • 3 Disappear 4:58
  • 4 Marty's Tune 4:43
  • 5 Soleil 5:52
  • 6 Conversations in Drums 1:34
  • 7 I Wanna Know 3:08
  • 8 Watermelon Man 0:58
  • 9 Standing Ovation 1:18
  • 10 Cloud Nine 4:57
  • 11 Watermelon Man 1:00

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata