Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases Washington's vocal prowess but lacks strong cohesion due to its varied tempos and styles.

What we noticed

  • Several tracks incorporate lush orchestral arrangements that complement her voice, particularly on ballads like 'Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye'.
  • The tempo varies significantly across the album, with upbeat tracks like 'Is You Is or Is You Ain’t My Baby?' contrasting with slower, more introspective pieces.
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
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
5/10

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 They Didn't Believe Me 2:48
  • 2 You're Crying 3:32
  • 3 Makin' Whoopee 2:30
  • 4 Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye 2:31
  • 5 But Not For Me 2:28
  • 6 Caravan 2:40
  • 7 Perdido 3:25
  • 8 Never Let Me Go 2:46
  • 9 Is You Or Is You Ain't My Baby 3:00
  • 10 I'll Close My Eyes 4:00
  • 11 Somebody Loves Me 2:47
  • 12 I'll Drown In My Tears 3:11
  • 13 You Let My Love Grow Cold 2:29
  • 14 Bargain Day 2:50
  • 15 If I Had You 4:45
  • 16 I Could Write A Book 4:27
  • 17 You Don't Know What Love Is 4:03
  • 18 My Old Flame 3:07
  • 19 Easy Living 5:02
  • 20 I Get A Kick Out Of You 6:20
  • 21 Blue Gardenia 5:18

Reference: MusicBrainz