Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
73 /100
Alpine
Higher than 96% of albums we've rated

The album's intricate arrangements and cohesive flow highlight its artistic intent within the jazz genre.

What we noticed

  • The use of silence and space is prominent, particularly in the slower sections where tension is built before resolving into more dynamic passages.
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
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
9/10

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

  • immersive explorations of soundscapes
  • patient unfolding of themes
  • evocative titles sparking imagination
  • cathartic moments of reflection

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer straightforward, catchy tunes
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Wonder 5:04
  • 2 Transition A 5:53
  • 3 Smell of Fear 5:38
  • 4 Sequence Shadows 4:44
  • 5 Oankali 4:25
  • 6 Adrenalin 5:44
  • 7 Transition C 5:51
  • 8 Before and After 6:41
  • 9 Dawn of a New Life 7:02

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