Released 6 years ago this November
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Neil Young and Crazy Horse · 2020
80 min · 10 tracks
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends storytelling with improvisation, creating a distinct but uneven listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album features a narrative structure, with several tracks telling interconnected stories about life in a small town.
- Most songs are built around simple chord progressions, allowing for extended instrumental sections that showcase the band's improvisational style.
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word segments, such as 'Grandpa's Interview,' which adds a unique layer to the storytelling.
- The pacing varies significantly, with some tracks maintaining a steady tempo while others slow down dramatically, creating a sense of ebb and flow.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Falling From Above 7:41
- 2 Double E 5:31
- 3 Devil’s Sidewalk 6:22
- 4 Leave the Driving 6:33
- 5 Carmichael 10:39
- 6 Bandit 6:34
Disc 2
- 1 Grandpa’s Interview 13:23
- 2 Bringin’ Down Dinner 3:16
- 3 Sun Green 12:18
- 4 Be the Rain 8:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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