Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

42 /100
Lowland
Higher than 1% of albums we've rated

The album's raw sound and unconventional structures create a distinct but uneven listening experience.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a lo-fi aesthetic, featuring distorted guitars and raw vocals that set a gritty tone.
  • Tracks often shift abruptly in style, with 'Wake Up, It's Over II' transitioning from a melodic verse to a chaotic instrumental section.
  • Several songs incorporate unconventional song structures, such as 'Thylacine Man,' which features an extended instrumental outro.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
5/10

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
4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Glyphs 3:32
  • 2 God Bless Her, I Miss Her 3:36
  • 3 Lazee Son 1:54
  • 4 Polka Vat 2:15
  • 5 Wake Up, It's Over II 3:32
  • 6 Drink Up! 2:51
  • 7 Thylacine Man 3:02
  • 8 Moviehead 2:54
  • 9 Rock Races 5:08
  • 10 See You on the Slopes 4:30

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata