Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers solid death metal but lacks significant variation and memorable hooks.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that features aggressive guitar riffs and blast beat drumming, setting a high-energy tone.
- Each track maintains a consistent tempo and intensity, with little variation in dynamics throughout the record.
- The final track includes a slower, more melodic section that contrasts with the preceding songs, providing a brief respite before concluding.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of intense energy
- immediate cathartic emotional release
- frantic pace that demands attention
- direct and aggressive musical statements
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy immersive albums
- want subtle melodic progression
Where this album fits
- Stylistic neighbors
- Behemoth· Decapitated· Cryptopsy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Grand Deceiver 2:14
- 2 Litany 3:10
- 3 Emptiness 2:38
- 4 Despair 1:18
- 5 Steeler 4:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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