Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

57 /100
Foothills
Higher than 48% of albums we've rated

The album's blend of soulful grooves and poignant lyrics creates a strong thematic unity.

What we noticed

  • The title track features a repetitive piano motif that underpins the vocal delivery, creating a meditative atmosphere.
  • Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements alongside sung verses, blending narrative and melody.
  • The album maintains a consistent mid-tempo groove throughout, with subtle shifts in instrumentation to highlight lyrical themes.
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
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 Why Can’t We Live Together? (War and Peace mix) 4:51
  • 2 Why Can’t We Live Together? 4:53
  • 3 Why Can’t We Live Together? (Lasting Peace mix) 4:51

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata