Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

40 /100
Lowland
Higher than 1% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and energetic performances but lacks cohesion in its sequencing.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
  • Several tracks feature prominent guitar hooks that are layered with vocal harmonies, creating a rich melodic texture.
  • The lyrics often reflect themes of youth and disillusionment, with a conversational style that engages listeners directly.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

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 Aftershow 2:32
  • 2 Cavorting 3:06
  • 3 Bide Your Time 3:20
  • 4 What Took You So Long 3:39
  • 5 Please Don’t 3:17
  • 6 If It Wasn’t for Me 2:40
  • 7 No You Didn’t, No You Don’t 3:58
  • 8 How Come 2:50
  • 9 Kings of the New Road 2:52
  • 10 Not Nineteen Forever 4:03
  • 11 Fallowfield Hillbilly 3:03
  • 12 Yesterday, Today & Probably Tomorrow 3:13
  • 13 [silence] 1:00
  • 14 [silence] 1:01
  • 15 [silence] 1:01
  • 16 [silence] 1:01
  • 17 [silence] 1:01
  • 18 [silence] 1:00
  • 19 [silence] 1:01
  • 20 [silence] 1:00
  • 21 Acrylic 2:58

Reference: MusicBrainz