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 traditional and modern country elements but lacks standout compositions throughout.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks are upbeat and feature prominent instrumentation, while the next four shift to slower tempos with a focus on lyrical storytelling.
  • Several tracks incorporate traditional country elements like steel guitar and fiddle, creating a sound that aligns with neotraditional country.
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 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 When Somebody Loves You 3:27
  • 2 Meat and Potato Man 2:27

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