Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends jazz and spoken word with strong performances but has a modest cultural footprint.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a powerful, rhythmic piece that features layered saxophone melodies and polyrhythmic drumming, setting an intense tone.
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements alongside instrumental sections, creating a dialogue between voice and music.
- The final track features a gradual build-up of instrumentation that culminates in a climactic finish, contrasting with the more subdued earlier pieces.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 They Who Must Die 10:10
- 2 You’ve Been Called 6:29
- 3 Go My Heart, Go to Heaven 6:41
- 4 Behold, the Deceiver 6:01
- 5 Run, the Darkness Will Pass 4:09
- 6 The Coming of the Strange Ones 6:28
- 7 Beasts Too Spoke of Suffering 2:58
- 8 We Will Work (On Redefining Manhood) 5:24
- 9 Til the Freedom Comes Home 7:06
- 10 Finally, the Man Cried 5:48
- 11 Teach Me How to Be Vulnerable 2:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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