Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong storytelling through its lyrics and solid production, appealing to contemporary country audiences.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of acoustic instrumentation, with guitars and fiddles prominently driving the melodies throughout.
- Many tracks employ a narrative structure, where verses build a story that culminates in a reflective chorus.
- Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocal techniques, enhancing the communal feel typical of country music.
- The pacing varies, with mid-tempo tracks dominating but interspersed with slower ballads that allow for emotional reflection.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 Back on Country 4:30
- 2 My Heart Still Burns for You 3:40
- 3 Parole 4:01
- 4 Doin' Time 3:44
- 5 Heart Like a Small Town 4:32
- 6 Drive in the Dark (Be a Man) 7:14
- 7 The World Today 3:55
- 8 I Still Believe 4:28
- 9 Rain Maker 4:43
- 10 Too Big for This Town 4:09
- 11 Broken Hearts Can Fly 4:33
- 12 South (feat. Ian Moss) 4:23
- 13 How You Fall 4:33
- 14 I Hear My River 3:58
Reference: MusicBrainz
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