Album Review: Change Rules by Ewan Rill – A Progressive House Gem That Sticks With You
Alright, let’s talk about Change Rules by Ewan Rill. Released back in 2015 under Sever Records (shoutout to Russia for keepin’ the electronic vibes alive!), this album is a solid little nugget of progressive house goodness. It’s not trying to reinvent the wheel or anything, but man, it does what it does so well that you can’t help but vibe with it.
The two tracks here, "Change (Original Mix)" and "Rules (Original Mix)," are basically siblings—different personalities, same DNA. But if I had to pick one that really stuck with me, it’d be “Change.” From the get-go, it hits you with this warm, pulsing beat that feels like stepping into a cozy club where everyone kinda knows each other. The synths swell up slow, teasing you, building tension like, “Yo, just wait for it…” And then BAM—it drops, and suddenly you’re not just listening anymore; you’re feeling it. Like, you could close your eyes and imagine neon lights flickering over a dance floor somewhere far away. It’s simple, sure, but sometimes simplicity hits hardest.
Now, don’t sleep on “Rules” either. This track has more of an edge to it, like it’s got something to prove. There’s this gritty bassline running through it that makes you wanna move, even if you’re just sitting at your desk pretending to work. At times, it almost feels rebellious, like it’s breaking its own rules—or maybe teaching you how to break yours. Either way, it keeps things fresh and unpredictable without losing that signature Ewan Rill smoothness.
What I love most about Change Rules is how unpretentious it feels. It doesn’t try too hard to blow your mind, but it still manages to leave a mark. Maybe it’s because both tracks have this raw energy mixed with polished production—it’s like they’re saying, “Hey, we’re cool with who we are, take it or leave it.” And honestly? I’ll take it every time.
Here’s the thing though—listening to this album made me realize something kinda random: music doesn’t always need lyrics to tell a story. Tracks like these remind me that sometimes the best stories are the ones you create yourself while listening. Like, did Ewan mean for “Change” to make me think about old friendships and new beginnings? Probably not, but that’s exactly where my brain went. Weird, huh?
So yeah, Change Rules. Not perfect, not groundbreaking—but damn, it’s good. If you’re into progressive house or just need some tunes to zone out to, give it a spin. Just don’t blame me when you catch yourself daydreaming about dancing under neon lights in the middle of nowhere.
