Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong melodies and harmonies but follows conventional structures typical of its era.

What we noticed

  • The album features intricate vocal harmonies that often overlap, creating a rich texture throughout the tracks.
  • Instrumentation primarily consists of acoustic guitars and light percussion, which supports the melodic lines without overpowering them.
  • Several songs employ a verse-chorus structure, while others experiment with more freeform arrangements, particularly in the bridges.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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 A Summer Song 2:38
  • 2 If She Was Mine 2:02
  • 3 Willow Weep for Me 2:33
  • 4 No Tears for Johnny 2:17
  • 5 What Do You Want With Me 2:54
  • 6 Yesterday's Gone 2:29
  • 7 September in the Rain 2:31
  • 8 If I Loved You 2:16
  • 9 Donna, Donna 2:59
  • 10 From A Window 2:07
  • 11 The Truth Often Hurts the Heart 2:50
  • 12 Four Strong Winds 2:40
  • 13 Only Those In Love 2:14
  • 14 Now and Forever 1:46

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata