Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album blends strong melodies with socially conscious themes, creating a distinctive and cohesive listening experience.

What we noticed

  • The title track opens the album with a slow build, featuring layered harmonies and a gradual crescendo that sets a reflective tone.
  • Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocals, enhancing the communal feel and engaging listeners directly.
  • The last two tracks shift to more introspective themes, slowing the tempo and providing a contrast to the earlier, more upbeat songs.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 Wake Up Everybody 7:30
  • 2 Keep on Lovin' You 3:40
  • 3 You Know How to Make Me Feel So Good 5:17
  • 4 Don't Leave Me This Way 6:08
  • 5 Tell the World How I Feel About 'cha Baby 5:54
  • 6 To Be Free to Be Who We Are 5:09
  • 7 I'm Searching for a Love 5:23
  • 8 Don't Leave Me This Way (a Tom Moulton mix) 7:05

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata