Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

41 /100
Lowland
Higher than 1% of albums we've rated

The album features solid songwriting and production but lacks standout tracks that elevate it beyond its contemporaries.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks establish a mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track introduces a more upbeat rhythm that contrasts with the preceding songs.
  • Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional delivery of the lyrics.
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
5/10

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.

  • 1 Morning Train (Nine to Five) 3:22
  • 2 Don't Send Flowers 3:00
  • 3 Cry 3:32
  • 4 Take My Time 2:40
  • 5 Prisoner 3:31
  • 6 Modern Girl 3:37
  • 7 So Much in Love 3:04
  • 8 Voices on the Radio 3:19
  • 9 One Man Woman 3:07
  • 10 Calm Before the Storm 3:32
  • 11 Family of One 4:15
  • 12 Please Don't Sympathise 3:28
  • 13 Right or Wrong 3:14
  • 14 Paradox 2:39
  • 15 Summer's Over 3:25

Reference: MusicBrainz