Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album's atmospheric sound and unconventional structures create a unique listening experience.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a lush instrumental track that gradually introduces layered vocals, creating an ethereal atmosphere.
  • Several tracks feature unconventional song structures, often shifting between different musical themes without clear verses or choruses.
  • The use of ambient soundscapes and reverb-heavy production creates a sense of space, making the listener feel enveloped in the music.
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
6/10

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 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 Snowflake in a Hot World 3:58
  • 2 Butterfly’s Wing 4:06
  • 3 Senses on Fire 3:31
  • 4 People Are So Unpredictable (There’s No Bliss Like Home) 6:41
  • 5 October Sunshine 2:13
  • 6 Runaway Raindrop 5:56
  • 7 Dreams of a Young Girl as a Flower 7:55
  • 8 Faraway From Cars 3:20
  • 9 A Squirrel and I (Holding On… and Then Letting Go) 3:54

Reference: MusicBrainz