Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

48 /100

Foothills

Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album blends pop-punk with electronic elements effectively, though it doesn't fully stand out in its genre.

What we noticed

• — The album opens with a brief intro track that sets a thematic tone, followed by a sequence of tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo energy.
• — Several songs feature layered electronic production alongside traditional pop-punk instrumentation, creating a dynamic soundscape.
• — The lyrics often employ direct and confrontational language, addressing personal and societal issues across multiple tracks.

How the number is built

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

6/10

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.