Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong storytelling within a mix of rock and country, though it lacks a cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- Several songs incorporate narrative storytelling, particularly 'Billy Austin' and 'Justice in Ontario', which focus on character-driven lyrics.
- The pacing varies throughout, with mid-tempo tracks dominating but punctuated by faster numbers like 'West Nashville Boogie'.
- The last three tracks shift towards a more reflective tone, creating a noticeable contrast to the preceding energy.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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 The Other Kind 5:09
- 2 Promise You Anything 2:43
- 3 Esmeralda's Hollywood 6:01
- 4 Hopeless Romantics 2:44
- 5 This Highway's Mine (Roadmaster) 3:54
- 6 Billy Austin 6:16
- 7 Justice in Ontario 4:47
- 8 Have Mercy 4:41
- 9 When the People Find Out 4:11
- 10 Country Girl 4:11
- 11 Regular Guy 3:17
- 12 West Nashville Boogie 3:09
- 13 Close Your Eyes 4:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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