Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines innovative production with strong storytelling, making it a standout in contemporary hip-hop.
What we noticed
- Freddie Gibbs employs varied vocal delivery styles, alternating between aggressive flows and more laid-back cadences across the tracks.
- Madlib's production includes an array of samples from different genres, with some tracks featuring layered instrumentation that shifts throughout their duration.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 Supplier 0:48
- 2 Scarface 2:06
- 3 Deeper 3:19
- 4 High 2:57
- 5 Harold’s 2:49
- 6 Bomb 3:43
- 7 Shitsville 3:31
- 8 Thuggin’ 3:46
- 9 Real 3:34
- 10 Uno 2:47
- 11 Robes 5:04
- 12 Broken 4:08
- 13 Lakers 4:30
- 14 Knicks 3:39
- 15 Shame 3:03
- 16 Watts 1:55
- 17 Piñata 8:33
Reference: MusicBrainz
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