Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

53 /100
Foothills
Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The EP's mix of folk themes with death metal elements creates a distinctive sound that stands out in its genre.

What we noticed

  • The EP includes both clean vocals and growled sections, alternating between storytelling and aggressive delivery.
  • Tracks are relatively short, averaging around two to three minutes, which maintains a brisk pace throughout the record.
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
8/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • quirky storytelling around a campfire
  • short bursts of playful energy
  • dark humor with catchy melodies
  • lighthearted sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer serious, introspective themes
  • want lengthy, immersive albums

Where this album fits

Stylistic neighbors
Exhumed· Carcass· Napalm Death

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Tom Dooley 3:08
  • 2 The Geins 3:23
  • 3 In the Mountains 5:31
  • 4 The Cat Came Back 4:19
  • 5 Found a Peanut 2:31

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata