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

Energetic riffs and introspective lyrics create a solid but familiar sound in Christian metal.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks feature high-energy guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, establishing a consistent tempo and intensity.
  • The title track introduces a slower, more introspective pace, contrasting with the preceding songs.
  • Several tracks employ call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the communal feel typical of rock anthems.
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 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 Fool Me Once 3:59
  • 2 Hot Down South Tonight 3:09
  • 3 Silence Is Madness 5:19
  • 4 Until the End We Rock 3:23
  • 5 Evil Dreams 4:06
  • 6 Under the Influence 4:05
  • 7 All Hallow’s Eve 5:13
  • 8 No More Nightmares 4:14
  • 9 Rock Those Blues Away 5:39

Reference: MusicBrainz