Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

42 /100
Lowland
Higher than 1% of albums we've rated

The album captures the novelty of early video games with catchy melodies and sound effects, appealing to its era's pop culture.

What we noticed

  • Each track incorporates sound effects from popular arcade games, creating a playful atmosphere that mirrors the gaming experience.
  • The album features a consistent tempo across most tracks, maintaining an upbeat energy that reflects the excitement of arcade gaming.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
5/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
4/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 Pac‐Man Fever 3:48
  • 2 Froggy’s Lament 3:18
  • 3 Ode to a Centipede 5:37
  • 4 Do the Donkey Kong 4:24
  • 5 Hyperspace 4:07
  • 6 The Defender 4:02
  • 7 Mousetrap 4:00
  • 8 Goin’ Berzerk 4:18

Reference: MusicBrainz