Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The collection has substantial writing and distinctive performances, but its period-spanning sequence works as an archive more than a deliberately shaped album.
What we noticed
- The opening run—“Alifib,” “Soup Song,” and “Sea Song”—is followed by “I’m a Believer,” shifting from long, intricately arranged pieces to a compact cover.
- The 13 tracks collect songs and rarities from different periods rather than building a continuous arc; the closing stretch moves through short pieces including “We Got an Arts Council Grant” and “The…
- Wyatt’s soft, restrained singing sits against arrangements that leave space for piano, percussion, and instrumental passages rather than driving on a steady rock beat.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
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.
- 1 Alifib 3:17
- 2 Soup Song 3:14
- 3 Sea Song 8:11
- 4 I’m a Believer 3:44
- 5 Blimey O’Riley 4:23
- 6 Solar Flares Burn for You 7:46
- 7 God Song 5:12
- 8 Fol de Rol 1:52
- 9 Little Child 3:13
- 10 We Got an Arts Council Grant 1:33
- 11 Righteous Rhumba 1:17
- 12 ’Twas Brillig 5:06
- 13 The Verb 3:29
Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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