Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

55 /100
Foothills
Higher than 45% of albums we've rated

The album's chaotic structure and innovative sound mark it as a notable entry in art rock.

What we noticed

  • The album features abrupt shifts in dynamics, with several tracks transitioning from quiet, dissonant passages to chaotic climaxes.
  • Vocals are often layered with effects, creating a haunting atmosphere that complements the unconventional song structures.
  • Many tracks incorporate non-traditional instruments and sound effects, contributing to an avant-garde texture throughout the record.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

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 Worlds in Collision (LP version) 3:47
  • 2 Worlds in Collision (live) 4:04
  • 3 Goodnight Irene (live) 4:22
  • 4 I Hear They Smoke the Barbeque (live) 4:34
  • 5 Over the Moon (live) 3:40
  • 6 Final Solution (live) 4:28
  • 7 :30 (live) 6:00

Reference: MusicBrainz