Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

65 /100
Treeline
Higher than 39% of albums we've rated

Its compact, consistently forceful hardcore writing and execution hold together, though the sustained attack leaves limited contrast between tracks.

What we noticed

  • The 16 tracks keep the record in short, high-speed hardcore bursts rather than building toward long climaxes.
  • Guitar and drums drive the songs at a sustained charge, while the Finnish vocals are shouted into the same dense, abrasive mix.
  • The track sequence maintains that pressure with little room for a slower interlude or a change of texture.
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
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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 Massakuolema 1:20
  • 2 Orja 0:42
  • 3 Ikuisuuteen Merkitty 1:35
  • 4 Rajoitan Itseäni 2:38
  • 5 Voittojen Maksimointi 1:32
  • 6 Taivaantie 1:34
  • 7 Pääomaa 1:18
  • 8 Liian Elossa 0:43
  • 9 Raha Ratkaisee 2:36
  • 10 Noitavainoa 2:52
  • 11 Kujanjuoksu 2:10
  • 12 Ohjelmoitu Voittaja 1:44
  • 13 Antakaa Mun Olla 2:22
  • 14 Koe Tuskaa 2:09
  • 15 Maan Tapa 2:14
  • 16 Liha Palaa 2:06

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata