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

The album showcases strong arrangements and vocal performances, establishing Monheit's presence in jazz.

What we noticed

  • Each track features lush orchestral arrangements that complement Monheit's vocal delivery, creating a rich sonic landscape.
  • The album opens with a slow ballad and maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace throughout, with only slight variations in tempo.
  • Monheit's vocal phrasing often mirrors the instrumental lines, creating a seamless interplay between voice and arrangement.
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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Please Be Kind 3:44
  • 2 Detour Ahead 6:30
  • 3 More Than You Know 3:04
  • 4 Dindi 4:52
  • 5 Save Your Love for Me 5:21
  • 6 Never Let Me Go 4:01
  • 7 My Foolish Heart 4:32
  • 8 I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good) 6:15
  • 9 Twisted 4:01
  • 10 Never Never Land 3:57

Reference: MusicBrainz