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 showcases solid songwriting and production but remains within familiar folk-pop territory.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of acoustic instrumentation, with guitar and piano as the primary vehicles for melody.
  • Each track typically follows a verse-chorus structure, allowing for lyrical storytelling that unfolds gradually.
  • Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies, enhancing the emotional resonance 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
6/10

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 The Spirits and I 2:42
  • 2 Once 2:49
  • 3 Sway 2:59
  • 4 Suzanne 2:51
  • 5 Weigh Me Down 4:34
  • 6 Under the Years 3:01
  • 7 The Wonder 3:53
  • 8 The Scene 3:32
  • 9 The Roaming Sky 4:07
  • 10 Balloon 5:37
  • 11 A Perfect Ending 2:43

Reference: MusicBrainz