Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
68 /100
Alpine
Higher than 93% of albums we've rated

Intricate melodies and complex rhythms define this jazz album, making it rewarding for repeated listens.

What we noticed

  • The use of space and silence is prominent, allowing each note to resonate and giving the listener time to absorb the musical ideas presented.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of melodic exploration
  • gentle reflective moments throughout
  • playful improvisations that surprise
  • easygoing tracks for casual listening

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer high-energy, fast-paced music
  • want heavy vocal presence

Where this album fits

Stylistic neighbors
Bill Frisell· Nels Cline· Pat Metheny

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 40’s 3:50
  • 2 Peru 2:54
  • 3 Japan 4:11
  • 4 Ryland 3:16
  • 5 Double Stops 1:50
  • 6 Gardens 3:56
  • 7 Century 2:55
  • 8 Where or When 2:21
  • 9 Missouri 4:11
  • 10 Red Prairie Dawn 2:51
  • 11 Day and Age 2:41
  • 12 Lullaby 3:00

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata