Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

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

The album showcases vibrant instrumental performances with strong grooves and a cohesive flow, reflecting Parker's influences.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of brass and woodwind instruments, with the saxophone taking the lead on most tracks.
  • Each track maintains a lively tempo, with rhythmic variations that keep the energy high throughout.
  • Several tracks incorporate call-and-response patterns typical of gospel music, enhancing the communal feel of the performances.
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 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 Them That Got 3:57
  • 2 Children's World 10:49
  • 3 Better Get Hit In Yo' Soul 5:41
  • 4 People Get Ready 5:55
  • 5 Up And Down East Street 8:11
  • 6 Over The Rainbow 4:14
  • 7 Jumpin' The Blues 6:17
  • 8 In Time 5:30

Reference: MusicBrainz