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 production but lacks standout moments that elevate it beyond its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a title track that features layered vocal harmonies and a gradual build-up of instrumentation, setting a smooth tone.
  • Several tracks incorporate string arrangements that enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics, particularly in 'Weight of the World' and 'If She Knew'.
  • The tempo varies across the album, with mid-tempo tracks dominating but punctuated by slower ballads like 'Wait Forever'.
  • Lemar's vocal delivery often shifts from soft and intimate to powerful and soaring, particularly in the chorus sections.
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 If She Knew 4:08
  • 2 Weight of the World 4:19
  • 3 Over You 3:47
  • 4 Heartbreaker 3:56
  • 5 Mayday 3:36

Reference: MusicBrainz