Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This album showcases a masterful blend of classical and jazz elements, with strong compositions and high-quality orchestration.
What we noticed
- The album features a full orchestral arrangement that blends classical elements with jazz motifs, creating a rich sonic landscape.
- The instrumentation varies throughout, with sections highlighting strings, brass, and woodwinds to evoke different emotional tones.
- Several tracks include call-and-response patterns typical of African American musical traditions, enhancing the cultural authenticity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Defined its genre or moment. 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 Overture and Summertime 3:40
- 2 A Woman Is a Sometime Thing / Introducing: Summertime 2:46
- 3 My Man’s Gone Now 4:05
- 4 It Take a Long Pull to Get There 2:06
- 5 I Got Plenty o’ Nuttin’ 2:42
- 6 Buzzard Song 3:44
- 7 Bess, You Is My Woman 4:34
- 8 It Ain’t Necessarily So 2:46
- 9 What Do You Want Wid Bess? 3:00
- 10 Strawberry Woman’s Call / Crab Man’s Call 3:05
- 11 I Loves You, Porgy 3:24
- 12 The Requiem 3:57
- 13 There’s a Boat Dat’s Leavin’ Soon for New York 3:02
- 14 Porgy’s Lament and Finale 3:20
- 15 I Got Plenty o’ Nuttin’ 2:32
Reference: MusicBrainz
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