Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
77 /100
Summit
Higher than 99% of albums we've rated

Lage's technical prowess and varied compositions create a compelling instrumental jazz experience.

What we noticed

  • Tracks vary in tempo, with some maintaining a brisk pace while others slow down to create a more contemplative atmosphere.
  • The final track fades out gradually, leaving a lingering sense of resolution that contrasts with the more dynamic earlier tracks.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
9/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

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

  • short bursts of melodic exploration
  • intimate moments of reflective calm
  • lighthearted tunes for leisurely afternoons
  • joyful melodies that invite smiles

Maybe skip if you

  • seek dramatic, high-energy tracks
  • want long, sprawling compositions

Where this album fits

Stylistic neighbors
Bill Frisell· Nels Cline· Pat Metheny

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Bone Collector 4:47
  • 2 Rygar 3:24
  • 3 Everything Must Go 4:53
  • 4 Things in Life 3:21
  • 5 Old Grimes 2:51
  • 6 Henry 3:49
  • 7 Sleeping by Myself 2:42
  • 8 Broadcast 3:27
  • 9 Goldacre 3:25
  • 10 Lion's Share 3:32
  • 11 Living in the Mississippi Valley 2:31
  • 12 Greener Grass 3:02

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata