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 catchy melodies and harmonies but lacks the depth of their debut.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a title track that sets a bright, upbeat tone, followed by a consistent mid-tempo pace through the first half.
  • Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the pop sensibility.
  • The last three tracks introduce a slight dip in tempo, creating a reflective mood before concluding with 'Worlds Away', which has a more subdued feel.
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 Vacation 2:59
  • 2 Beatnik Beach 2:52

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata