Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Weld blends classic Neil Young songs with raw performances, emphasizing guitar work and emotional intensity.
What we noticed
- The album features extended instrumental sections, particularly in tracks like 'Love and Only Love' and 'Like a Hurricane', which showcase improvisational guitar work.
- Several tracks are reimagined versions of earlier songs, with heavier arrangements and a more aggressive sound compared to their original recordings.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black) 5:42
- 2 Crime in the City 6:32
- 3 Blowin' in the Wind 6:49
- 4 Welfare Mothers 7:04
- 5 Love to Burn 10:01
- 6 Cinnamon Girl 4:45
- 7 Mansion on the Hill 6:14
- 8 F*!#in' Up 7:09
Disc 2
- 1 Cortez the Killer 9:46
- 2 Powderfinger 5:58
- 3 Love and Only Love 9:17
- 4 Rockin' in the Free World 9:22
- 5 Like a Hurricane 14:00
- 6 Farmer John 5:00
- 7 Tonight's the Night 8:45
- 8 Roll Another Number 5:19
Disc 3
- 1 Arc 34:58
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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