Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This EP showcases strong songwriting and production, solidifying Alice in Chains' place in grunge history.
What we noticed
- The title track opens with a heavy, distorted guitar riff that is immediately followed by a syncopated drum pattern, establishing a tense atmosphere.
- The EP closes with 'It Ain’t Like That,' which includes a slower tempo and layered harmonies, creating a contrast to the preceding tracks.
- 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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8/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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 Dam That River 3:29
- 2 We Die Young 2:23
- 3 Them Bones 2:35
- 4 Would? 3:44
- 5 Love, Hate, Love 6:49
- 6 Junkhead 5:18
- 7 God Smack 3:54
- 8 Bleed the Freak 3:55
- 9 Put You Down 3:07
- 10 Sickman 5:25
- 11 It Ain't Like That 4:43
- 12 Rain When I Die 5:34
- 13 Dirt 5:16
- 14 Hate to Feel 5:57
- 15 Angry Chair 4:05
- 16 Man in the Box 4:54
Reference: MusicBrainz
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