Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album's raw energy and political critique resonate well within punk but may not have broad appeal beyond its genre.

What we noticed

  • Each song employs aggressive guitar riffs and fast-paced drumming, creating a sense of urgency that complements the lyrical content.
  • The lyrics are delivered with a raw vocal style that emphasizes the political themes, often repeating key phrases for impact.
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
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Religious Scam
  • 2 Idle Threats
  • 3 All We Really Own
  • 4 False Patriot
  • 5 Stop the Violence
  • 6 The Proles
  • 7 Live for Now
  • 8 The Power
  • 9 We're Not Gonna Take It

Reference: MusicBrainz