Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

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

The album showcases diverse sounds and sampling but has uneven pacing and cohesion.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track, 'Rush', which sets a fast tempo that is maintained through the first half.
  • Several tracks incorporate samples from various genres, creating a collage effect that shifts the listener's expectations.
  • The sequencing includes a notable dip in energy with 'Innocent Child', followed by a return to upbeat tempos in 'Kool-Aid' and 'In My Dreams'.
  • The final track, 'The Tea Party', features an extended outro that gradually fades out, contrasting with the more abrupt endings of earlier songs.
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 4/10

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 The Globe (12″ mix) 7:44
  • 2 The Globe (dub version) 5:44
  • 3 The Globe (by The Orb) 9:22
  • 4 The Globe (LP version) 6:05
  • 5 The Globe (instrumental) 4:53
  • 6 Rush (12″ mix) 7:57

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata