Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

60 /100

Treeline

Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album's ambitious compositions and orchestral integration create a distinct sound within the symphonic metal genre.

What we noticed

• — The album features orchestral interludes that transition between heavy metal sections, creating a dynamic contrast throughout.
• — Several tracks incorporate choral elements, enhancing the epic feel and thematic depth of the narrative.
• — The running time is extended, with most tracks exceeding five minutes, allowing for complex arrangements and development of motifs.

How the number is built

Composition 25% of the score

8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score

7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score

6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score

7/10

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.