Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

62 /100
Foothills
Higher than 38% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and performance but lacks strong cohesion and distinctiveness.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of electric guitar riffs that drive the melodies, particularly in tracks like 'The Tennessee Kid' and 'Gamblin’ Blues'.
  • Several songs incorporate a call-and-response vocal style, creating an interactive feel between the lead vocals and backing harmonies.
  • The tempo varies across tracks, with a noticeable shift from upbeat numbers to slower ballads, especially evident between 'Better Off Alone' and 'Acquainted With the Wind'.
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 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 Baby Baby Baby (Baby) 3:37
  • 2 You’re the Best Lover That I Ever Had 4:07
  • 3 The Tennessee Kid 4:05
  • 4 Ain’t Nobody’s Daddy Now 2:29
  • 5 Better Off Alone 4:26
  • 6 The Usual Time 2:59
  • 7 Go Go Boots Are Back 3:33
  • 8 Acquainted With the Wind 2:20
  • 9 Baby’s Just as Mean as Me 2:35
  • 10 Gamblin’ Blues 2:04
  • 11 King of the Blues 3:51

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata