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 solid songwriting and orchestration but remains conventional within its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with the title track, which features a sweeping orchestral arrangement that sets a lush tone for the record.
  • Each song typically follows a verse-chorus structure, with McGovern's vocals prominently featured over rich instrumental backing.
  • Several tracks incorporate key changes that enhance emotional impact, particularly in the choruses.
  • The final track concludes with a soft fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of introspection.
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.

  • 1 The Morning After 2:14
  • 2 Midnight Storm 2:28

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata