Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The songs retain strong melodic hooks and polished execution, but this anthology’s era-shifting sequence does little to make the collection cohere as a distinct work.
What we noticed
- The first six tracks move from the debut’s three opening singles into three songs from Alpha; the sequence then shifts to later-era cuts.
- The set runs through twelve songs without connective material or a new framing device, so its shape comes from the chronological-era shift rather than an album-length arc.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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3/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Heat of the Moment 3:50
- 2 Only Time Will Tell 4:46
- 3 Sole Survivor 4:48
- 4 Don’t Cry 3:36
- 5 The Smile Has Left Your Eyes 3:15
- 6 The Heat Goes On 4:58
- 7 Open Your Eyes 6:26
- 8 Daylight 3:34
- 9 Go 4:08
- 10 Voice of America 4:27
- 11 Too Late 4:14
- 12 Days Like These 4:05
Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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