Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

86 /100
Summit
Higher than 100% of albums we've rated

The album's rich composition and seamless flow create a powerful exploration of social themes.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a title track that features layered vocals and strings, setting a reflective tone that persists throughout.
  • Each song transitions smoothly into the next, often using overlapping melodies and motifs to maintain a cohesive flow.
  • Lyrically, the album addresses social issues directly, with tracks like 'Mercy Mercy Me' employing vivid imagery to convey urgency.
Composition 25% of the score
9/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
9/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
9/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 8/10

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’s Going On 3:53
  • 2 God Is Love 2:50

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata