Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Lowland
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong improvisation but lacks a cohesive thematic arc across its varied track lengths.

What we noticed

  • Tracks vary in length, with some pieces like 'Gesture' being concise at under three minutes, while others like 'Pastoral Composure' extend beyond eight minutes.
  • The interplay between the piano and bass is prominent, often creating a dialogue that shifts the focus throughout the tracks.
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
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Gesture 6:49
  • 2 Visions 7:56
  • 3 Prelude to a Kiss 4:38
  • 4 Pastoral Composure 4:39
  • 5 Progression 5:33
  • 6 Frère Jacques 5:36
  • 7 Merge 5:46
  • 8 Inner Order 3:44
  • 9 XTU 3:33

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata