Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

48 /100

Foothills

Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album captures the raw energy of early nu metal but lacks depth in songwriting and cohesion.

What we noticed

• — The first three tracks feature aggressive guitar riffs and driving percussion, establishing a high-energy tone that persists through much of the album.
• — Several songs employ a call-and-response vocal style, particularly in 'Bodies', enhancing the anthemic quality of the tracks.
• — The album's final track, 'Sermon', shifts to a slower tempo and more introspective lyrics, providing a contrast to the preceding intensity.

How the number is built

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

6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score

6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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.