Album Review: Changes by Burnski (2015)
If you’re into the kind of beats that make your brain tingle and your feet move without asking permission, Burnski’s Changes is the ticket. Released in 2015 on Constant Sound, this little gem dives deep into tech house and techno vibes, delivering a solid punch to your eardrums. And let’s not skip the artwork by Mattias Jones—it’s sleek, simple, and kinda hypnotic, just like the music itself.
Now, onto the tracks. The album only has three versions of "Changes," but trust me, it doesn’t need more. Each one brings something fresh to the table, like a DJ experimenting with flavors at a late-night rave. Let’s zoom in on two remixes that stuck with me for different reasons.
First up, there’s "Changes (Kris Wadsworth Puberty Remix)." Whoa, puberty? That title alone made me chuckle. But don’t let the name fool ya—this track ain’t awkward or messy. It’s smooth as hell, with a pulsing bassline that feels like a heartbeat after too much coffee. There’s this subtle tension building throughout, like waiting for fireworks on a summer night. When the beat drops again, it’s like—BAM—you’re back in the groove, no questions asked. This remix is perfect for those moments when you’re driving alone, windows down, pretending you’re starring in a movie montage.
Then we’ve got "Changes (Deadbeat Remix)," which flips the vibe completely. Deadbeat takes things darker, slower, almost brooding. Imagine being in a dimly lit basement club where everyone moves in slow motion, lost in their own thoughts. The kicks are heavier here, the synths murkier, and there’s this sense of mystery hanging over everything. It’s the kind of track that makes you wanna stare out a rain-streaked window while sipping something strong. Honestly, Deadbeat turns “Changes” into an introspective journey, and I dig that.
As for the original version, well, it’s classic Burnski through and thro. Clean production, smart arrangements, and just enough edge to keep things interesting. If the remixes are wild experiments, the original is the blueprint—a solid foundation that lets the others run wild.
So yeah, Changes might be short, but it packs a wallop. What stays with me most isn’t just the music, though—it’s how these tracks feel like they’re having a conversation. They argue, agree, and riff off each other in ways that leave you thinking long after the last beat fades.
And hey, maybe that’s what change really is: taking something familiar and twisting it until it becomes new again. Or maybe I’m just overthinking because it’s 2 AM and I can’t sleep. Either way, give Changes a spin. Your ears will thank you… probably.
