Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong vocal performances but lacks consistent songwriting depth across its tracks.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that emphasize JoJo's vocal agility, while the second half shifts to more introspective ballads.
  • Several tracks incorporate layered harmonies and backing vocals, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

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.

Disc 1

  • 1 This Time 3:34
  • 2 The Way You Do Me 2:50
  • 3 Too Little Too Late 3:43
  • 4 The High Road 3:52
  • 5 Anything 3:52
  • 6 Like That 3:48
  • 7 Good Ol’ 4:10
  • 8 Coming for You 3:31

Disc 2

  • 1 Let It Rain 3:44
  • 2 Exceptional 3:45
  • 3 How to Touch a Girl 4:29
  • 4 Note to God 4:31

Reference: MusicBrainz