Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

55 /100
Foothills
Higher than 45% of albums we've rated

Thirteen showcases strong songwriting and melodic charm, though it doesn't fully stand out in its genre.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
  • Several tracks feature layered guitar harmonies that create a rich, textured sound, particularly in 'Commercial Alternative' and 'Gene Clark'.
  • The lyrics often reflect introspective themes, with a conversational delivery that invites listener engagement.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

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 Goody Goody Gum Drops 2:50
  • 2 Radio 2:58
  • 3 It's Hard to Fall in Love 2:07
  • 4 Gene Clarke 5:35

Reference: MusicBrainz