Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album merges jazz with African elements, showcasing strong craftsmanship and distinctiveness.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response patterns, typical in African music, enhancing the communal feel.
- The medley track showcases multiple themes and motifs within a single piece, demonstrating compositional complexity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- joyful rhythms for celebration
- meditative grooves for reflection
- danceable beats with cultural flair
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- want heavy lyrical focus
Where this album fits
- Stylistic neighbors
- Abdullah Ibrahim· Miriam Makeba· Oliver Mtukudzi
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Don’t Go Lose It Baby 6:20
- 2 The Seven Riffs of Africa: Medley: The Lion Never Sleeps / Isikhokhiyana / Grazing in the Grass 12:32
- 3 Motlalepula (The Rainmaker) 5:45
- 4 Getting Fat in Africa 4:39
- 5 Pula Ea Na (It’s Raining) 4:28
- 6 African Secret Society 3:02
- 7 U – Dwi 3:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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