Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

51 /100

Foothills

Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The album effectively blends punk and rockabilly influences, establishing a distinct sound within the psychobilly genre.

What we noticed

• — The album opens with an instrumental track that sets a dark, atmospheric tone before transitioning into high-energy punk tracks.
• — The running time is just over 30 minutes, with most tracks under three minutes, maintaining a brisk pace throughout.
• — The final track features a slower tempo and more melodic elements, providing a contrast to the preceding energetic songs.

How the number is built

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

7/10

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.