Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

49 /100
Foothills
Higher than 22% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong compositions and energetic performances typical of early metalcore but lacks some polish in execution.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a frenetic pace, maintaining intensity through the first five songs before introducing a slower tempo in 'The Reflective Property'.
  • Guitar riffs frequently alternate between rapid-fire chugging and melodic leads, creating dynamic contrasts within individual tracks.
  • Vocals switch between aggressive screams and clean singing, often layered to enhance the emotional impact of the lyrics.
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
5/10

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 Your Little Suburbia Is in Ruins 3:58
  • 2 Speech Impediment 4:01
  • 3 Endorphins 3:10
  • 4 Too Late for Roses 3:19
  • 5 Barbarian 3:45
  • 6 The Reflective Property 3:51
  • 7 A Wish Full of Dreams 2:58
  • 8 Consumer 4:10
  • 9 A Shot Below the Belt 4:10
  • 10 Eve of the End 3:09
  • 11 The Seventh Trumpet 8:12

Reference: MusicBrainz