Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Strong vocal delivery anchors familiar material, but the conventional orchestral settings and restrained pacing leave the album less individually defined than Aretha’s later work.
What we noticed
- The nine-track set moves through standards and pop covers, with Aretha’s lead vocal kept forward over polished orchestral backing rather than a rhythm-section-driven funk arrangement.
- Several selections, including “Moon River” and “Unforgettable,” keep the pace restrained; “My Guy” and “If I Had a Hammer” provide the clearest rhythmic lift.
- Composition 25% of the score
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5/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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4/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 By Myself 2:40
- 2 Look for the Silver Lining 3:04
- 3 I May Never Get to Heaven 3:28
- 4 My Guy 3:03
- 5 Once in a Lifetime 3:22
- 6 Moon River
- 7 Exactly Like You 2:37
- 8 If I Had a Hammer 2:29
- 9 Unforgettable 3:41
Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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