Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

43 /100
Lowland
Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album captures the essence of early 2000s pop-punk but lacks standout writing or production depth.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, and the first half maintains this pace with driving rhythms.
  • Several tracks incorporate layered guitar riffs and harmonized vocals, typical of the pop-punk genre.
  • The last three tracks slow down slightly in tempo, providing a contrast to the earlier anthems.
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
6/10

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.

Disc 1

  • 1 You're the One 1:50
  • 2 Stuck in America 2:55
  • 3 Hate Every Beautiful Day 3:26
  • 4 Bouncing Off the Walls 2:19
  • 5 Saying Goodbye 3:22
  • 6 Daddy's Little Defect 3:12
  • 7 Lost in You 3:32
  • 8 Pretty Girl (The Way) 3:28
  • 9 Crashing Down 3:38
  • 10 How Does It Feel 3:14
  • 11 I Changed My Name 3:41
  • 12 Underwear 2:24

Disc 2

  • 1 Video for "Pretty Girl (The Way)"
  • 2 Video for "Bouncing Off the Walls"
  • 3 Video for "Stuck in America"
  • 4 Photo Scrapbook
  • 5 Home Video Footage
  • 6 Live Tour Footage
  • 7 Say I'm Sorry

Reference: MusicBrainz