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 combines energetic pop-punk with sharp lyrics, though it may not have lasting impact beyond its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, maintaining this pace through the first half before introducing slower songs in the latter part.
  • Many tracks feature abrupt transitions between verses and choruses, creating a sense of urgency and chaos characteristic of pop-punk.
  • Lyrically, the album employs dark humor and social commentary, often using vivid imagery to convey its messages.
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 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 Where Drug Dealers Take Their Kids 1:41
  • 2 Gone to the Dogs 1:27
  • 3 The Wreckage 1:38
  • 4 Dead Man’s Underpants 1:25
  • 5 Lil Dead$hit 1:23
  • 6 Laneway Dave 1:37
  • 7 Instant Coffee 1:53
  • 8 Dog Tranquiliser 1:48
  • 9 I Think My Neighbour Is Planning to Kill Me 2:34
  • 10 Horse Meat 1:12
  • 11 How to Make Gravox 1:39
  • 12 Deathbed Darren 1:33
  • 13 Tontined 1:58
  • 14 Fireworks 1:30
  • 15 Hospitality and Violence 1:30
  • 16 Those People 1:55
  • 17 Old Mate Neck Tattoo 2:00
  • 18 Finally I Can Get Arrested in This Town 1:36
  • 19 Thought It Was Yoga but It Was Ketamine 2:16

Reference: MusicBrainz