Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album features lush orchestration and intimate lyrics, showcasing Wainwright's unique style within indie pop.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks build a grand orchestral sound, while the fourth track shifts to a more intimate, piano-driven arrangement.
  • Several tracks feature lush string arrangements that complement Wainwright's vocal delivery, creating a rich sonic texture.
  • The album includes recurring motifs and themes, particularly in the lyrics, which explore love and longing across multiple songs.
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
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

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 Do I Disappoint You 4:40
  • 2 Going to a Town 4:06
  • 3 Tiergarten 3:26
  • 4 Nobody’s Off the Hook 4:27
  • 5 Between My Legs 4:26
  • 6 Rules and Regulations 4:05
  • 7 Not Ready to Love 5:51
  • 8 Slideshow 6:21
  • 9 Tulsa 2:19
  • 10 Leaving for Paris No. 2 4:52
  • 11 Sanssouci 5:16
  • 12 Release the Stars 5:50
  • 13 Do I Disappoint You (instrumental) 4:38

Reference: MusicBrainz