Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The compilation captures Joy Division's early sound but lacks cohesive flow due to its nature as a collection.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a driving bass line in 'The Drawback' that sets a raw, urgent tone for the collection.
- Tracks like 'Transmission' and 'Shadowplay' feature jagged guitar riffs and repetitive rhythms, emphasizing the band's post-punk aesthetic.
- Several songs, such as 'No Love Lost' and 'Warsaw', incorporate haunting melodies that contrast with the aggressive instrumentation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 Shadows 3:32
- 2 Machines 5:22
- 3 Marrow 3:47
- 4 Haven 4:19
- 5 Stranger 4:00
- 6 Haven (reprise) 4:34
Reference: MusicBrainz
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