Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases smooth vocals and orchestration, with a strong pop sensibility while maintaining jazz roots.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with the title track, which features a lush orchestral arrangement that sets a romantic tone for the record.
  • Cole's vocal delivery is consistently smooth and warm across all tracks, often accompanied by soft instrumental backing.
  • Several tracks feature call-and-response phrasing between Cole's vocals and the instrumental sections, enhancing the conversational feel of the music.
  • The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a reflective mood as the album concludes.
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
6/10

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 Ramblin' Rose 2:49
  • 2 The Very Thought of You 3:49
  • 3 Let's Fall in Love 2:48
  • 4 Too Young 3:26
  • 5 When I Fall in Love 3:10
  • 6 Almost Like Being in Love 1:53
  • 7 For All We Know 3:16
  • 8 Cottage for Sale 2:59
  • 9 On the Street Where You Live 3:10
  • 10 Don't Get Around Much Anymore 3:13
  • 11 These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You) 3:47
  • 12 Ain't Misbehavin' 3:17
  • 13 Let There Be Love 2:46
  • 14 Stardust 3:15
  • 15 I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter 2:38
  • 16 Those Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer 2:25
  • 17 Unforgettable 3:28
  • 18 Mona Lisa 3:25

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata