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

The album showcases solid songwriting and energetic performances but lacks standout moments that elevate it further.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks feature driving tempos and layered guitar melodies, establishing a high energy that carries into the fourth track.
  • Several songs employ a call-and-response vocal style, creating an engaging dynamic between the lead vocals and backing harmonies.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

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 All Star Me 1:45
  • 2 You Vandal 2:30
  • 3 Shoulder to the Wheel 3:21
  • 4 Rocks Tonic Juice Magic 3:29
  • 5 Holly Hox, Forget Me Nots 2:39
  • 6 Third Engine 3:42
  • 7 My Sweet Fracture 3:54
  • 8 The Vast Spoils of America 3:10
  • 9 The Last Lie I Told 2:25
  • 10 Do You Know What I Love the Most? 1:36
  • 11 Through Being Cool 2:06
  • 12 Banned From the Back Porch 3:01
  • 13 At Your Funeral 3:11
  • 14 See You 2:10
  • 15 Cars and Calories 2:46
  • 16 Certain Tragedy 2:29
  • 17 Jukebox Breakdown 3:06
  • 18 Freakish 3:48
  • 19 As Your Ghost Takes Flight 2:27
  • 20 Nightingale 3:38
  • 21 All I'm Losing Is Me 3:24
  • 22 This Is Not an Exit 3:58
  • 23 Firefly 2:51

Reference: MusicBrainz