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 delivers solid hardcore punk with consistent energy but lacks standout moments that elevate it.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a title track that sets a fast, aggressive tempo, which is maintained through the first half of the record.
  • Each song features a consistent structure of verse-chorus-verse, with lyrics that often reflect themes of struggle and defiance.
  • The final three tracks slow down slightly in tempo, creating a sense of resolution as the album concludes.
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 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 intense energy
  • cathartic release through aggression
  • driving anthems for workout motivation
  • unfiltered expressions of frustration

Maybe skip if you

  • seek lengthy, immersive experiences
  • prefer softer, melodic sounds

Where this album fits

Stylistic neighbors
Hatebreed· Madball· Earth Crisis

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Pain Into Power 0:53
  • 2 Unashamed 1:59
  • 3 Boundless Contempt 2:02
  • 4 Outside the Lies 0:44
  • 5 One Thousand Lies 2:28
  • 6 Can’t Let It Go 1:15
  • 7 Can’t Help But Hate 1:26
  • 8 The Hardest Truth 2:38
  • 9 On the Verge of Violence 1:58
  • 10 Prepare for the Worst 2:48

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata