Album Review: "Rolling In The Deep" by Ezitsuj – A Hardstyle Gem from 2011
If you’re a fan of hard-hitting beats and electrifying drops, Ezitsuj’s Rolling In The Deep is one electronic album that deserves your attention. Released back in 2011 on the Faster Harder Digital label outta Sweden, this record dives deep into the hardstyle genre with raw energy and an unmistakable edge. It’s not perfect, but man, it’s memorable.
Let’s talk tracks. The standout here has gotta be the titular “Rolling In The Deep (Bootleg Remix).” Now, I’ll admit, remixes can sometimes feel like lazy cash grabs, but this one? It slaps. Ezitsuj takes Adele’s soulful ballad and flips it into something completely unrecognizable—a pulsating monster of screeching synths and pounding kicks. You wouldn’t think Adele vibes would mesh well with hardstyle, yet somehow, it works. Like… really works. It’s chaotic, sure, but there’s a weird charm to how over-the-top it feels. Every time that drop hits, it’s like getting punched in the chest—in the best way possible.
Another track worth mentioning is “Rave Till We Die” (yeah, seriously, that’s what it’s called). This one leans more traditional for hardstyle fans—think relentless basslines and euphoric melodies—but where it shines is its build-up. Around the two-minute mark, the tension builds just enough to make you wanna throw your fists in the air before exploding into this massive release. It’s simple stuff, yeah, but damn if it doesn’t get stuck in your head for days.
What makes Rolling In The Deep stick out isn’t just its sound—it’s the sheer audacity of it all. Who else would take a global pop hit and turn it into a hardstyle banger? Only someone with guts—or maybe too much coffee. Either way, Ezitsuj pulls it off without taking themselves too seriously, which is refreshing in a scene that can often feel overly serious.
Looking back now, almost a decade later, this album feels like a snapshot of its time. The production might not hold up against today’s polished standards, but honestly, that adds to its charm. It’s rough around the edges, kinda messy, but full of heart. And hey, isn’t that what rave culture’s all about?
Final thought: If you ever find yourself at a festival and hear someone yelling “We’re rolling in the DEEP!” while lasers flash overhead—you’ll know exactly who to thank. Or blame. Your call.
