Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Mansun's 'Six' showcases eclectic sounds and complex arrangements, making it distinctive within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features layered instrumentation and shifts in dynamics, setting a complex tone.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, such as 'Inverse Midas' which transitions from a slow build to an energetic climax.
- The use of unconventional song structures is evident, with tracks like 'Witness to a Murder (Part Two)' featuring extended instrumental sections.
- Lyrically, the album explores themes of existentialism and introspection, often employing abstract imagery.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 Six (single version) 3:59
- 2 Church of the Drive Thru Elvis 3:01
- 3 But the Trains Run on Time 3:37
Reference: MusicBrainz
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