Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album features energetic compositions with some standout moments but lacks significant depth or innovation.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy anthem that sets a motivational tone, followed by tracks that maintain a similar upbeat tempo.
  • Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies and prominent guitar riffs, typical of contemporary Christian rock.
  • The last three tracks shift to more introspective themes, slowing the pace and introducing softer instrumentation.
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
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • uplifting messages of hopefulness
  • short bursts of energetic anthems
  • sing-along choruses with friends
  • feel-good tracks for motivation

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • want complex, lengthy compositions

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and relevance in the band's evolving sound.
Stylistic neighbors
MercyMe· Casting Crowns· TobyMac

Tracklist

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

  • 1 That's How You Change the World 3:52
  • 2 Restart 3:34
  • 3 Love Like I Mean It 2:59
  • 4 Live With Abandon 3:20
  • 5 Go Glow 3:07
  • 6 That Home 3:51
  • 7 Disaster 4:06
  • 8 Fishers of Men 3:06
  • 9 One Word 3:19
  • 10 Enemy 3:35
  • 11 We Believe 4:21

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata