Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

44 /100
Lowland
Higher than 4% of albums we've rated

The album displays Criss's versatility but lacks strong cohesion and memorable songwriting throughout.

What we noticed

  • Several tracks incorporate lush string arrangements, contrasting with the more straightforward rock instrumentation in others.
  • The final track features a slower tempo and introspective lyrics, creating a reflective close to the album.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

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 Rock, Rockin’, Rock & Roll 4:16
  • 2 In the Dark 4:10
  • 3 For the Money 4:06
  • 4 Murder 3:17
  • 5 Walking on Water 4:56
  • 6 Creepy Crawlers 3:42
  • 7 Justice 3:18
  • 8 Cheaper to Keep Her 4:00
  • 9 Sugar 4:45
  • 10 Rubberneckin’ 2:58
  • 11 Hard Rock Knockers 3:23

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata