Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

49 /100
Foothills
Higher than 22% of albums we've rated

The album showcases Cocker's vocal range and emotional depth but follows familiar blues-rock structures.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a strong title track that features a prominent horn section, setting a soulful tone for the record.
  • Cocker's vocal delivery varies from powerful belting to softer, more introspective moments, particularly in tracks like 'Isolation' and 'Trust in Me'.
  • Several tracks incorporate call-and-response elements between Cocker's vocals and backing singers, enhancing the emotional impact of the songs.
  • The final track, 'Satisfied', concludes with a gradual fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of resolution.
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
6/10

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 Unchain My Heart (live) 5:45
  • 2 Cry Me a River (live) 3:44
  • 3 Feelin' Alright (live) 5:09
  • 4 You Are So Beautiful (live) 3:08

Reference: MusicBrainz