Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

62 /100
Foothills
Higher than 38% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and performance but lacks a strong cohesive narrative throughout.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of guitar-driven melodies, with layered instrumentation that builds in intensity across several tracks.
  • Vocals are often delivered with a conversational tone, creating an intimate atmosphere that contrasts with the more aggressive instrumental sections.
  • Several tracks incorporate shifts in dynamics, where quieter verses lead into more powerful choruses, enhancing emotional impact.
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
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Walk Away 5:12
  • 2 Winning Hand 6:13
  • 3 Get Away 5:16
  • 4 He Said 3:25
  • 5 In This World 3:56
  • 6 Straight and Strong 5:12
  • 7 Go Home 3:46
  • 8 Lucky One 6:58
  • 9 Want You to Know 8:20

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata