Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong vocals and instrumentation but follows conventional country structures.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of string instruments, particularly acoustic guitar and fiddle, throughout its tracks.
  • Several tracks incorporate a call-and-response structure, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotive storytelling.
  • The pacing varies, with upbeat songs like 'I Think She Likes Me' followed by slower ballads such as 'What’s Forever For', creating dynamic shifts.
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
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

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 One Voice 4:12
  • 2 'Til I Can Make It On My Own 3:12

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata