Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

71 /100
Alpine
Higher than 95% of albums we've rated

The ambitious structure and varied emotional landscapes create a unique listening experience.

What we noticed

  • The album is structured as a series of EPs, each representing a color and mood, creating distinct thematic shifts throughout.
  • Tracks often feature dynamic contrasts, with orchestral arrangements interspersed with punk energy, leading to abrupt changes in intensity.
  • The running time spans over an hour, allowing for extensive exploration of themes without feeling rushed.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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 Filth and Squalor 4:01
  • 2 Deny It All 3:35
  • 3 But There’s Wolves? 4:06
  • 4 She’s Always Singing 2:45
  • 5 Things That Hide Away 3:24
  • 6 The Canopy 3:53
  • 7 Trapdoor 3:53
  • 8 What Time Taught Us 4:06
  • 9 Lillian 4:07
  • 10 Home 3:55
  • 11 Fall and Flee 4:05

Reference: MusicBrainz