Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks a strong cohesive arc.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track, 'I’ve Been Everywhere,' and maintains a lively tempo through the first four songs before slowing down.
- Several tracks feature prominent string arrangements that complement Anderson's vocals, particularly in 'He Even Woke Me Up to Say Goodbye.'
- The inclusion of both English and German songs, such as 'Morgen wirst du wieder bei mir sein' and 'Ich hab’ einen Boy in Germany,' adds variety to the tracklist.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 The Ways to Love a Man
- 2 Wave Bye Bye to the Man
- 3 Then Go
- 4 Partly Bill
- 5 Okie From Muskogee
- 6 He Even Woke Me Up
Reference: MusicBrainz
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