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 features strong melodies and polished production but follows familiar soft rock templates.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower ballads that create a contrasting dynamic.
  • Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the melodic appeal.
  • The production employs polished instrumentation with prominent use of keyboards and guitars, contributing to a lush soundscape.
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 4/10

Known within its scene. 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 Breaking the Rules 4:24
  • 2 Someday 3:53
  • 3 That’s Why (You Go Away) 4:14
  • 4 Love Will Never Lie 3:36
  • 5 Judgement Day 3:46
  • 6 Hot to Handle 3:25
  • 7 How Many Hours 4:45
  • 8 You’ll Never Know 3:35
  • 9 Take Off Your Clothes 6:34
  • 10 Naked Like the Moon 3:29
  • 11 That’s Why (You Go Away) (string arrangement) 4:25
  • 12 Time for Changes 3:56
  • 13 The Loss of a Friend (It Never Rains in Bali version) 5:03
  • 14 That’s Why (You Go Away) (demo) 4:42
  • 15 How Many Hours (demo) 5:02
  • 16 Someday (demo) 4:17

Reference: MusicBrainz