Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

51 /100
Foothills
Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases strong lyrical exchanges and cohesive production but relies on remixes that affect its overall flow.

What we noticed

  • Each track features multiple verses from the four members, often alternating lines rather than sticking to a single verse per artist.
  • The production employs heavy bass and aggressive beats, creating a consistent intensity throughout the EP.
  • Several tracks incorporate remixes, which introduce new elements while maintaining the original's lyrical focus.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

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
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 Sound Off 5:51
  • 2 Lyrical Murderers 4:04
  • 3 Microphone 4:42
  • 4 Not Tonight 3:39
  • 5 The One 3:37
  • 6 In the Mind of Madness (skit) 1:23
  • 7 Cuckoo 4:30
  • 8 The Phone Call (skit) 0:58
  • 9 Onslaught 2 4:27
  • 10 The Phone Call 2 (skit) 0:56
  • 11 Salute 4:31
  • 12 Pray (It's a Shame) 3:53
  • 13 Cut You Loose 4:43
  • 14 Rain Drops 5:00
  • 15 Killaz 4:09

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata