Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Its extended two-part centerpiece and confrontational songs give the blunt blues-rock framework a clear identity, though the writing and execution remain uneven.
What we noticed
- “Stardom Road” is split across two consecutive tracks, creating an extended centerpiece rather than a sequence of short songs.
- The songs pair blunt, blues-based guitar riffs with lyrics about working life and political confrontation.
- The closing run from “Get Out of Bed You Dirty Red” into “Preaching Violence” keeps the record’s abrasive attack in place to the end.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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 Ascension Day 4:52
- 2 M.I. 5's Alive 8:09
- 3 Teddy Teeth Goes Sailing 1:52
- 4 Working Class Man 4:31
- 5 Shepherds Bush Cowboy 4:39
- 6 Stardom Road, Part I 5:36
- 7 Stardom Road, Part II 3:43
- 8 Get Out of Bed You Dirty Red 1:27
- 9 Preaching Violence 5:03
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Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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