Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

Bent's debut blends ambient and glitch elements effectively, establishing a unique sound in the electronica genre.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of layered textures, with ambient soundscapes interspersed with glitchy beats across most tracks.
  • Several tracks utilize unconventional sampling techniques, creating a playful yet introspective atmosphere that evolves throughout the record.
  • The first half of the album maintains a steady tempo, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and experimental sounds.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

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 Always in My Heart 6:18
  • 2 A Ribbon for My Hair 5:26
  • 3 Welly Top Mary 6:35

Reference: MusicBrainz