Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album features strong melodies and storytelling but lacks overall cohesion in its pacing.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo rhythm, while the fourth track introduces a slower pace with a more reflective tone.
  • Several songs incorporate intricate guitar work that complements the storytelling in the lyrics, particularly in 'Song for Juli' and 'Miss Hesitation'.
  • The album closes with 'Country Home', which shifts to a more upbeat tempo, creating a contrast with the preceding introspective tracks.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

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 Morning Sun 4:03
  • 2 Song for Juli 4:59
  • 3 Ridgetop 7:02
  • 4 Evenin' 3:13
  • 5 Miss Hesitation 6:26
  • 6 T-Bone Shuffle 5:03
  • 7 Lafayette Waltz 1:46
  • 8 Jambalaya 3:18
  • 9 Country Home 4:04
  • 10 Sunlight 3:47

Reference: MusicBrainz