Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This album blends gospel and rhythm, showcasing strong compositions and innovative arrangements that influenced soul music.
What we noticed
- The title track features a call-and-response structure between Charles' vocals and the band, creating a dynamic interplay.
- The album opens with a high-energy track and maintains an upbeat tempo for most of its duration, only slowing down in the final two songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Defined its genre or moment. 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 What’d I Say (Part 1 & 2) 5:04
- 2 Hallelujah I Love Her 2:35
- 3 I Got a Woman 2:48
- 4 Grrenbacks 2:49
- 5 Come Back Baby 3:00
- 6 A Fool for You 2:58
- 7 This Little Girl of Mine 2:30
- 8 Sinner’s Prayer 3:15
- 9 Mess Around 2:39
- 10 Mary Ann 2:41
- 11 Don’t You Know 2:38
- 12 Losing Hand 3:07
- 13 Funny but I Still Love You 3:06
- 14 Drown in My Own Tears 3:14
- 15 Ain’t That Love 3:50
- 16 Yes Indeed!! 2:50
- 17 Roll With My Baby 2:35
- 18 Heartbreaker 2:51
- 19 Come Rain or Come Shine 3:40
- 20 The Sun’s Gonna Shine Again 2:36
Reference: MusicBrainz
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