Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and performances typical of its era but lacks standout moments that elevate it significantly.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of harmonized vocals, with George Jones and Tammy Wynette alternating verses and blending their voices on choruses.
  • Several tracks incorporate traditional country instrumentation, including steel guitar and piano, which contribute to the genre's characteristic sound.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

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 A Pair of Old Sneakers 2:24
  • 2 Right in the Wrong Direction 3:24
  • 3 I Just Started Livin’ Today 2:59
  • 4 Love in the Meantime 2:44
  • 5 We Could 2:43
  • 6 Two Story House 2:41
  • 7 If We Don’t Make It 2:47
  • 8 It’s Not My Fault 2:12
  • 9 We’ll Talk About It Later 2:29
  • 10 Night Spell 3:43

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata