Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong guitar work and improvisation, typical of Hopkins' style, but lacks broader recognition.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of call-and-response patterns between Hopkins' guitar and vocals, creating an interactive feel.
- Tracks 3 and 4 are split into two parts, allowing for a dynamic exploration of themes within the same song structure.
- Several tracks utilize a loose, improvisational style, with extended instrumental sections that showcase Hopkins' guitar work.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 Lovin' Arms
- 2 Rock Me Mama
- 3 Mr. Charlie, Pt.1
- 4 Mr. Charlie, Pt.2
- 5 Play With Your Poodle
- 6 You're Too Fast
- 7 Love Me This Morning
- 8 I'm Coming Home
- 9 Ride In You New Automobile
- 10 Breakfast Time
- 11 Uncle Stan The Hip Hit Record Man
- 12 The Purple Puppy
- 13 Lightnin' Strikes One More Time
- 14 Race Track
Reference: MusicBrainz
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