Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's strong narratives and stripped-down sound create a cohesive and impactful listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of acoustic guitar and minimal instrumentation, allowing the lyrics to take center stage.
- Each track typically follows a narrative structure, often telling stories of struggle and resilience in a linear fashion.
- Several songs incorporate spoken word elements, creating an intimate atmosphere that enhances the storytelling.
- The pacing is deliberate, with most tracks maintaining a slow to mid-tempo rhythm, contributing to the reflective mood.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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9/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 Ghost of Tom Joad 4:21
- 2 Straight Time (live) 4:42
- 3 Sinaloa Cowboys (live) 4:02
- 4 Darkness on the Edge of Town (live) 2:59
Reference: MusicBrainz
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