Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines innovative songwriting with powerful performances, making it a standout in rock history.
What we noticed
- The sequencing includes both high-energy anthems and reflective ballads, with 'Won’t Get Fooled Again' serving as a climactic finale.
- 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 Pure and Easy (Pete Townshend Home studio demo mix) 8:40
- 2 Going Mobile 3:45
- 3 Behind Blue Eyes (Record Plant, New York Sessions, 1971) 4:23
- 4 Mary (Pete Townshend Home studio demo, alternative mix) 4:19
- 5 Love Ain’t for Keeping (Record Plant, New York Sessions, 1971) 4:50
- 6 Time Is Passing (Pete Townshend Home studio demo) 3:28
- 7 Getting in Tune 4:51
- 8 Won’t Get Fooled Again (live at the Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, 1971) 8:57
- 9 Baba O’Riley (live at the Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, 1971) 5:19
- 10 Song Is Over 6:26
Reference: MusicBrainz
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