Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong grooves and production techniques that influenced house music's evolution.

What we noticed

  • The title track features a repetitive bassline that drives the rhythm, while layered synths create a rich texture throughout.
  • Each track maintains a consistent tempo around 125 BPM, making it suitable for dance floors.
  • The arrangement of 'The Funk Phenomena' includes breaks where the beat drops out, creating dynamic shifts in energy.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 The Funk Phenomena 6:49
  • 2 Witch Doktor 6:48
  • 3 Psychic Bounty Killas (remix) 9:14
  • 4 Nrongo Ra Mrongo 6:39
  • 5 Donkey 5:39
  • 6 Break da 80's 4:10
  • 7 Allright 5:55
  • 8 Hey Baby 5:36
  • 9 I Feel It 6:38
  • 10 Work Me Gadamit '96 5:40
  • 11 The Funk Phenomena (Ras mix 130 BPM) 4:18

Reference: MusicBrainz