Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features traditional country structures and melodies but lacks standout innovation.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features a slow tempo and a prominent steel guitar, establishing a traditional country sound.
- Each song is structured around simple verse-chorus forms, with clear melodic lines that are easy to follow.
- The vocal delivery is straightforward and earnest, with Wagoner's voice carrying the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The last track, 'Midnight', introduces a slightly faster tempo, providing a contrast to the preceding songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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.
- 1 A Satisfied Mind 2:46
- 2 My Bonfire 2:49
- 3 I Like Girls 1:59
- 4 Ivory Tower 2:34
- 5 Company's Comin' 2:14
- 6 Born To Lose 2:47
- 7 Midnight 2:50
- 8 That's It 2:15
- 9 I Guess I'm Crazy 2:44
- 10 I'm Stepping Out Tonight 2:23
- 11 Living In The Past 2:33
- 12 Tricks of the Trade 2:32
Reference: MusicBrainz
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