Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

89 /100
Summit
Higher than 99% of albums we've rated

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
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
9/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
9/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 8/10

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
  • 2 I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'
  • 3 Summertime
  • 4 It Aint Necessarily So
  • 5 Bess, You Is My Women Now
  • 6 Street Cries
  • 7 I Loves You, Porgy
  • 8 There's A Boat That's Leavin' Soon For New York
  • 9 Oh Where's My Bess
  • 10 Finale: I'm On My Way

Reference: MusicBrainz