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

Sailor's debut blends catchy hooks with whimsical narratives, marking a solid entry in the glam rock scene.

What we noticed

  • Several songs incorporate layered harmonies and call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the pop-rock feel.
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 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 La Cumbia 3:28
  • 2 The Secretary 3:11
  • 3 Music 3:11
  • 4 Soapland 3:32
  • 5 Memory Lane 3:11
  • 6 Knock Knock 3:09
  • 7 Big Bamboo 3:00
  • 8 St. John (St. Jean) 4:29
  • 9 Girls Girls Girls (recorded 1991) 3:03
  • 10 A Glass of Champagne (recorded 1991) 2:34

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata