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 polished songwriting with engaging melodies but lacks strong cohesion throughout its length.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and textures.
  • Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a dreamy atmosphere, particularly in 'Smoke' and 'Urban Waltz'.
  • The instrumentation often shifts between jangly guitars and synths, with a noticeable increase in polish compared to their earlier work.
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 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 Abandon 3:56
  • 2 Over the World 4:26
  • 3 Carried Away 3:28
  • 4 New Man 4:37
  • 5 Said So What 4:14
  • 6 Atlanta 4:47
  • 7 Love in the Ruins 3:38
  • 8 With the Fishes 3:37
  • 9 The Way You Arrive 4:16
  • 10 All Our Weekends 4:03
  • 11 Sex Tourists 3:27
  • 12 This Could Go Wrong 3:42

Reference: MusicBrainz