Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
63 /100
Foothills
Higher than 29% of albums we've rated

The album blends diverse styles with theatrical vocals, creating a distinctive sound despite some unevenness in composition.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a reggae-influenced track that features prominent bass lines and rhythmic guitar, setting a lively tone.
  • Several tracks incorporate theatrical vocal delivery, with Hagen alternating between singing and spoken word.
  • The final track is an instrumental piece that contrasts sharply with the preceding songs, providing a reflective conclusion.
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
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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 African Reggae 6:19
  • 2 Alptraum 6:12
  • 3 Wir leben immer... noch (Lucky Number) 4:57
  • 4 Wenn ich ein Junge wär (live-version) 2:16
  • 5 Herrmann hiess er 6:37
  • 6 Auf'm Rummel 4:34
  • 7 Wau Wau 2:09
  • 8 Fall in Love mit mir 3:49
  • 9 No Way (instrumental) 1:05

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata