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 features energetic rock with strong guitar work but lacks standout songwriting depth.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a driving rock riff in 'Lawrence of Suburbia' that sets a high-energy tone for the first half.
  • Several tracks feature layered guitar harmonies, particularly in 'Scare Yourself' and 'Dirty Fairytale', creating a rich sound texture.
  • The pacing shifts noticeably around track six, where 'Camping in Scandinavia' introduces a lighter, more playful vibe compared to the preceding songs.
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 2/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of playful energy
  • upbeat tracks for road trips
  • catchy anthems for sing-alongs
  • lighthearted moments with friends

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer lengthy, immersive albums
  • want deep introspective themes

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — A solid entry in their catalog that doesn't stand out as a breakthrough or fan .
Stylistic neighbors
The Quireboys· Guns N' Roses· Toto

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Lawrence of Suburbia 4:31
  • 2 A Good Day (To Give It Up) 3:09
  • 3 Scare Yourself 3:36
  • 4 No Hero 3:08
  • 5 Hey Now 3:44
  • 6 Camping in Scandinavia 3:52
  • 7 Unexplained 3:26
  • 8 Little Addict 3:39
  • 9 Dirty Fairytale 2:45
  • 10 Allright 4:05
  • 11 Last Chance to Change 2:54

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata