Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
72 /100
Alpine
Higher than 95% of albums we've rated

The album's intricate layering and immersive soundscapes showcase Roach's mastery in ambient music.

What we noticed

  • The album features long, evolving tracks that often shift in texture and tone over their duration, creating a sense of journey.
  • Each track employs layers of synths that gradually build and recede, allowing for moments of both tension and release.
  • The use of organic rhythms interspersed with electronic elements creates a contrast that enhances the immersive quality of the soundscapes.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Only Way In 7:15
  • 2 The Function Inside the Form 8:23
  • 3 It’s All Connected 9:28
  • 4 Outer Weave 5:12
  • 5 Symmetry and Balance 9:35
  • 6 Saturday Somewhere 10:51
  • 7 Escher’s Dream Is Dreaming 9:48
  • 8 A Subtle Twist of Fate 13:24

Reference: MusicBrainz