Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

88 /100

Summit

Higher than 100% of albums we've rated

This score combines memorable themes with expert orchestration, making it a landmark in film music.

What we noticed

• — Many tracks are structured around distinct motifs associated with characters or events, such as Princess Leia's Theme and the Imperial Attack.
• — The running time is divided into short segments, often under three minutes, which maintain a brisk pace and keep the listener engaged.

How the number is built

Composition 25% of the score

9/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score

9/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score

8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score

10/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score

8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 8/10

Defined its genre or moment. 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.