Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

52 /100
Foothills
Higher than 38% of albums we've rated

The album showcases early reggae elements with strong production but lacks some cohesion in its flow.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a title track that features a prominent organ riff, setting a laid-back yet engaging tone.
  • Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, typical of reggae, enhancing the communal feel of the music.
  • The instrumentation often includes horns and rhythmic guitar skanks that create a lively backdrop for the melodies.
  • The last three tracks feature slower tempos, providing a contrast to the more upbeat songs earlier in the album.
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
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 Return of Django 2:38
  • 2 Dollar in the Teeth 2:37

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