Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting and production, establishing Hutson's unique voice in the soul genre.

What we noticed

  • Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and rich instrumentation, creating a full sound that supports Hutson's smooth lead vocals.
  • The final track concludes with a fade-out, leaving the listener with an open-ended feeling rather than a definitive close.
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
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

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 Can't Say Enough About Mom 6:16
  • 2 Gotta Move - Gotta Groove 3:42
  • 3 Ella Weez 3:02
  • 4 Give This Love A Try 4:00
  • 5 The Ghetto '74 4:33
  • 6 After The Fight 3:17
  • 7 Could This Be Love 3:05
  • 8 Dudley Do-Right 3:42
  • 9 Ella Weez (Mono Version) 2:59

Reference: MusicBrainz