Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album's experimental structures and lo-fi sound create a distinctive yet cohesive experience.

What we noticed

• — The album features abrupt shifts in tempo and mood, with tracks like 'Grounded' transitioning from a slow build to a chaotic climax.
• — Several songs incorporate unconventional song structures, such as 'Father to a Sister of Thought,' which lacks a traditional chorus.
• — The production employs a lo-fi aesthetic, with elements like distortion and background noise intentionally included in tracks like 'Rattled by the Rush.'

How the number is built

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

8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score

8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score

6/10

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.