Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines storytelling with traditional instrumentation but lacks strong cohesion in its sequencing.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate traditional country instrumentation, such as steel guitar and fiddle, creating a classic sound.
- The lyrics often tell stories or reflect personal experiences, with a focus on themes of love, loss, and resilience.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Disc 1
- 1 So You Wannabe an Outlaw 3:27
- 2 Lookin’ for a Woman 3:33
- 3 The Firebreak Line 3:14
- 4 News From Colorado 2:29
- 5 If Mama Coulda Seen Me 2:40
- 6 Fixin’ to Die 3:51
- 7 This Is How It Ends 2:53
- 8 The Girl on the Mountain 2:51
- 9 You Broke My Heart 3:18
- 10 Walkin’ in LA 3:40
- 11 Sunset Highway 3:16
- 12 Goodbye Michelangelo 3:03
- 13 Ain’t No God in Mexico 2:28
- 14 Sister’s Coming Home / Down at the Corner Beer Joint 2:50
- 15 Local Memory 2:28
- 16 Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way 3:25
Disc 2
- 1 The Making of the Album Video
- 2 "So You Wannabe an Outlaw" Official Video
- 3 Steve Earle: Album Track-by-Track Video Commentary
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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