Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

55 /100
Lowland
Higher than 4% of albums we've rated

Concise, well-made songs replace the band's longer-form progressive architecture, but the writing and sequence offer fewer surprises on repeat plays.

What we noticed

  • The eight tracks are compact songs rather than an extended suite; none makes room for the long instrumental development of the band's earlier progressive work.
  • The title track arrives second, while the running order continues through distinct song-length pieces and closes with “Al mercato delle pulci.”
  • Keyboard-led passages and acoustic guitar support a more song-centered approach, with the arrangements keeping the vocals in the foreground.
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 3/10

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 Tenerci per mano 4:36
  • 2 Storia o leggenda 5:08
  • 3 Il musicista 4:46
  • 4 Come una giostra 4:30
  • 5 Se io lavoro 4:22
  • 6 Un angelo 4:51
  • 7 Il quadro 4:10
  • 8 Al mercato delle pulci 4:08

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata