Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

53 /100
Foothills
Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The album blends nostalgic sounds with lo-fi aesthetics, establishing a distinct chillwave identity.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with layered synths, while the second half shifts to more ambient and introspective pieces.
  • Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements and field recordings, adding texture and depth to the sound.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

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
5/10

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 6669 (I Don't Know If You Know)
  • 2 Local Joke
  • 3 Deadbeat Summer
  • 4 Should Have Taken Acid With You
  • 5 Seriously, It's Over
  • 6 Mind, Drips

Reference: MusicBrainz