Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

Vaughan's expressive vocals and rich arrangements create a strong jazz experience, though the pacing feels uneven.

What we noticed

  • Several tracks employ lush orchestral arrangements that complement the vocal lines, particularly on 'Tenderly' and 'September Song'.
  • The tempo varies significantly across the album, with slower ballads like 'What a Difference a Day Makes' contrasted by more upbeat pieces such as 'It’s You or No One'.
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
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

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.

Disc 1

  • 1 East of the Sun (and West of the Moon) 3:08
  • 2 Ain’t Misbehavin’ 3:02

Disc 2

  • 1 Nice Work If You Can Get It 2:37
  • 2 Goodnight My Love 3:30

Disc 3

  • 1 Come Rain or Come Shine 3:25
  • 2 Can’t Get Out of This Mood 2:51

Disc 4

  • 1 Mean to Me 2:49
  • 2 It Might as Well Be Spring 3:13

Reference: MusicBrainz