Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album features catchy hooks and vibrant melodies but lacks significant depth or innovation.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks maintain a high energy level with driving rhythms and bright melodies, while the fourth track introduces a more subdued tempo.
  • Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
  • The album closes with two tracks that gradually decrease in tempo, providing a reflective end to the energetic beginning.
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
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

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 Oh Goodbye 2:55
  • 2 Fair Weather Friends 3:56
  • 3 Cold October 2:58
  • 4 Yes Yes 2:50

Reference: MusicBrainz