Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album blends upbeat and introspective styles but lacks standout compositions that elevate it significantly.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with prominent guitar riffs, while the second half shifts to more introspective ballads.
  • Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing their emotional impact.
  • The title track closes the album with a slower tempo and a reflective tone, contrasting sharply with the preceding tracks.
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
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of catchy energy
  • late-night sing-alongs with friends
  • playful melodies for road trips
  • reflective moments on sunny days

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer lengthy, immersive albums
  • want heavy, complex arrangements

Where this album fits

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Loud Music 3:20
  • 2 Spark 3:29
  • 3 For Dear Life 3:10
  • 4 If You Happen to Call 3:45
  • 5 Here We Go Again 3:38
  • 6 Don't Feel Like Dancing 3:28
  • 7 Smoke and Feathers 3:50
  • 8 What Don't Kill You 4:17
  • 9 West Coast Time 3:33
  • 10 Mastermind 3:20
  • 11 Sunset Cigarette 3:35

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata