Top tracks — play these first
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Beijing (Too Many People) — This track encapsulates the album's central themes of isolation and yearning through its vivid imagery and driving rhythm, making it a standout piece.
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Carry On — With its anthemic chorus and reflective lyrics, this song highlights the band's ability to balance personal struggle with uplifting messages, representing a pivotal moment on the album.
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Land and Water — The opening track sets the tone for the entire album by juxtaposing serene melodies with raw emotion, establishing a compelling auditory landscape that invites deeper listening.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances energetic punk rock with introspective melodies, creating a cohesive yet varied listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks that maintain a fast tempo, while the second half introduces slower, more introspective pieces.
- Several songs incorporate layered guitar harmonies that create a rich texture, contrasting with the raw vocal delivery.
- The lyrics often reflect personal struggles and emotional themes, with a focus on storytelling that unfolds over the course of the album.
- 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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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Believe
The bridge shifts into a moment of self-doubt, contrasting earlier affirmations with stark vulnerability that challenges the listener's expectations.
This structural choice effectively deepens the song's emotional impact by introducing uncertainty at a crucial juncture.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Land and Water 5:37
- 2 Carry On 3:53
- 3 Believe 3:41
- 4 Beijing (Too Many People) 7:24
- 5 Drag Like Pull 6:00
- 6 Bleed in Breathe Out 4:46
- 7 Song in the Air 3:05
- 8 Away We Drift 6:06
- 9 Blue Storm 5:51
- 10 Genea 2:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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