Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

66 /100
Alpine
Higher than 89% of albums we've rated

The album's raw sound and extended jams create a distinct experience, though it may not appeal to all listeners.

What we noticed

  • The album features extended tracks, with several exceeding six minutes, allowing for improvisational sections and instrumental exploration.
  • The guitar work is characterized by a raw, distorted sound that dominates the mix, often overshadowing the vocals.
  • Tracks like 'F*!#in' Up' and 'Love and Only Love' employ repetitive structures that build intensity over time, creating a hypnotic effect.
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
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Country Home 7:04
  • 2 White Line 2:59
  • 3 F*!#in' Up 5:53
  • 4 Over and Over 8:27
  • 5 Love to Burn 10:03
  • 6 Farmer John 4:12
  • 7 Mansion on the Hill 4:46
  • 8 Days That Used to Be 3:50
  • 9 Love and Only Love 10:18
  • 10 Mother Earth (Natural Anthem) 5:11

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata