Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

Durante's unique vocal style and emotional delivery create a distinctive listening experience, though the material is familiar.

What we noticed

  • Durante's vocal delivery is characterized by a conversational style, often emphasizing emotional phrasing over technical precision.
  • Several tracks feature orchestral arrangements that complement Durante's voice, creating a lush backdrop for the melodies.
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
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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 Reflections on My First Fifty Years in Show Business 1:57
  • 2 Chidabee, Chidabee, Chidabee (Yah! Yah! Yah!) 3:27
  • 3 Young at Heart 2:37
  • 4 Inka Dinka Doo 2:42
  • 5 I'm the Guy Who Found the Lost Chord 5:09
  • 6 Clayton, Jackson & Durante Medley 4:19
  • 7 Cecilia 1:57
  • 8 Durante, the Patron of the Arts 5:49
  • 9 Club Durant Theme Song - Did You Ever Have The Feelin' 1:37
  • 10 Toscanini, Iturbi and Me 5:15
  • 11 The Song's Gotta Come From the Heart 1:59
  • 12 I'll Do the Strutaway (In My Cutaway) 3:34
  • 13 Umbriago 3:56
  • 14 It's Kind of Hard to Put It in Words 3:19
  • 15 Down by the O-Hi-O Parody 2:15
  • 16 Who Will Be With You When I'm Far Away? 3:46
  • 17 Medley: A Real Piano Player / Bill Bailey Won't You Please Come Home 3:10
  • 18 Broadway, My Street (feat. Benny Rubin & Choir) 8:07
  • 19 Medley: Row, Row, Row / Liza / Makin' Whoopee / There's No Business Like Show Business 2:40
  • 20 September Song 3:07
  • 21 It's Time to Say Goodnight 0:47

Reference: MusicBrainz