Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

67 /100

Alpine

Higher than 91% of albums we've rated

Aerosmith's blend of hard rock and bluesy swagger creates memorable tracks, though cohesion dips slightly due to varied tempos.

What we noticed

• — The album opens with the title track, which features a driving beat and prominent guitar riffs that set a high-energy tone.
• — Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the melodic appeal.
• — The closing track, 'You See Me Crying,' shifts to a more subdued tempo, providing a contrast to the preceding energetic tracks.

How the number is built

Composition 25% of the score

7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score

8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score

8/10

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 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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.