Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

48 /100
Foothills
Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album blends ambient and punk elements but lacks standout compositions to elevate it significantly.

What we noticed

  • The first track is an ambient instrumental that sets a moody tone, leading into the more aggressive sound of the subsequent tracks.
  • Several songs feature abrupt tempo shifts, particularly between verses and choruses, creating a sense of unpredictability.
  • The album closes with a track that features layered vocal harmonies, contrasting with the rawer sound of earlier songs.
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
6/10

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

  • short bursts of youthful energy
  • playful irreverence in lyrics
  • immediate emotional impact
  • quick, punchy listening experience

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer lengthy, immersive albums
  • seek detailed sonic exploration

Where this album fits

Stylistic neighbors
FIDLAR· Best Coast· Ty Segall

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Untitled I 1:21
  • 2 How It’s Gonna Go 3:28
  • 3 Come Down 3:01
  • 4 Hard to Find 2:50
  • 5 Untitled II 1:15
  • 6 Nervous 2:12
  • 7 No Life for Me 3:18
  • 8 Such a Drag 2:14
  • 9 Nothing Hurts 1:49

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata