Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's strong narrative and cinematic production create a unique listening experience within hip-hop.
What we noticed
- The album features a narrative structure, with tracks that flow into one another to tell a cohesive story about crime and betrayal.
- Each track employs cinematic production techniques, using orchestral elements and haunting samples to create a dark atmosphere.
- Ghostface's delivery varies between aggressive and introspective, often switching between rapid-fire verses and slower, more contemplative flows.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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9/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Beware of the Stare 3:18
- 2 Rise of the Black Suits 2:57
- 3 I Declare War 2:54
- 4 Blood on the Cobblestones 2:41
- 5 The Center of Attraction 4:05
- 6 Enemies All Around Me 2:12
- 7 An Unexpected Call (The Set Up) 2:34
- 8 Rise of the Ghostface Killah 3:29
- 9 Revenge Is Sweet 5:06
- 10 Murder Spree 2:50
- 11 The Sure Shot, Parts 1 and 2 3:44
- 12 Twelve Reasons to Die 3:14
Reference: MusicBrainz
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