Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

60 /100
Treeline
Higher than 67% of albums we've rated

The album features lengthy tracks with improvisational elements, showcasing a solid but not compositional style.

What we noticed

  • The first track, 'Driftin' Back', is over 27 minutes long and features extended instrumental sections that allow for improvisation.
  • Several tracks, such as 'Walk Like a Giant', incorporate repetitive motifs that build gradually in intensity throughout their duration.
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
8/10

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 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.

Disc 1

  • 1 Driftin' Back 27:37
  • 2 Psychedelic Pill 3:28
  • 3 Ramada Inn 16:50
  • 4 Born in Ontario 3:49

Disc 2

  • 1 Twisted Road 3:29
  • 2 She's Always Dancing 8:33
  • 3 For the Love of Man 4:14
  • 4 Walk Like a Giant 16:29
  • 5 Psychedelic Pill (alternate mix) 3:12

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata