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 blends traditional Colombian sounds with pop elements, creating a distinctive yet accessible sound.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a bright, upbeat title track that establishes a lively tempo, which is maintained through the first half.
  • Several tracks incorporate traditional Colombian rhythms, particularly in 'Cumbia americana', which features prominent percussion and brass.
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
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

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 Tengo Fe
  • 2 Que Diera
  • 3 Los Buenos Tiempos
  • 4 Pambe
  • 5 Amores Escondidos
  • 6 Interior
  • 7 Sol de Mediodía
  • 8 Cumbia Americana
  • 9 Malas Lenguas
  • 10 Caballito

Reference: MusicBrainz