Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
76 /100
Alpine
Higher than 83% of albums we've rated

The album's intricate layering and evolving motifs create a compelling auditory experience.

What we noticed

  • The album features a series of tracks that often blend field recordings with electronic textures, creating an immersive soundscape.
  • Several tracks utilize repetitive motifs that evolve gradually over their duration, inviting deep listening.
  • The sequencing of the tracks creates a sense of progression, with variations in rhythm and texture that maintain listener engagement.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

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 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Workaround One 3:37
  • 2 Workaround Two 4:21
  • 3 Workaround Three 4:24
  • 4 Workaround Four 5:50
  • 5 Workaround Five 1:36
  • 6 Clouds Strum 4:45
  • 7 Workaround Six 1:28
  • 8 Workaround Seven 3:18
  • 9 Workaround Eight 4:26
  • 10 Workaround Nine 1:23
  • 11 Square Fifths 4:31
  • 12 Workaround Bass 0:41
  • 13 Pause 0:12
  • 14 Workaround Ten 1:18
  • 15 Extrait 4:11

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata