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 showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks a strong cohesive arc throughout its length.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and dynamics.
  • Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
  • The lyrics often employ conversational language, with recurring themes of introspection and modern life challenges.
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 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Light Will Keep Your Heart Beating in the Future 3:15
  • 2 When the Night Is Long 3:35
  • 3 Oh My God Yeah Fuck It 3:14
  • 4 Raging On 2:50
  • 5 Let Me Lie 3:02
  • 6 These Are Your Friends 3:07
  • 7 Let's Go to the Motherfucking Movies 3:19
  • 8 The Champion 3:57
  • 9 Pretty Wild 2:38
  • 10 When You Come Home 2:40
  • 11 Running Light 1:32
  • 12 Change 2:40
  • 13 To See the Sun Come Down 3:31
  • 14 The Brightness 3:20
  • 15 In the Rising Sun 3:32
  • 16 Better Days Come Around 2:39

Reference: MusicBrainz