Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

62 /100

Foothills

Higher than 24% of albums we've rated

The album captures the raw energy of punk while addressing political themes, making it a notable entry in its genre.

What we noticed

• — The album opens with a fast-paced title track that sets a raw, aggressive tone, which is maintained through the first half.
• — Tracks often feature abrupt tempo changes, with some songs transitioning from high-energy sections to slower, more reflective moments.
• — The lyrics are delivered with a sense of urgency and anger, often overlapping with the instrumentation to create a chaotic soundscape.

How the number is built

Composition 25% of the score

6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score

5/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score

6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score

7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score

7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.