Album Review: This Is Felicitas by K391 – A Progressive House Gem That Doesn’t Need a Label to Shine
Alright, let’s get one thing straight: if you’re into electronic music but haven’t heard of K391 yet, you’re kinda missing out. This Norwegian wunderkind self-released his 2013 album This Is Felicitas, and it’s the kind of record that sneaks up on you like a ninja in socks. No flashy label backing him—just raw talent and some serious beats under the hood.
First off, the genre here is Progressive House, which basically means it builds up slow, drops hard, and leaves you feeling like you just survived an emotional rollercoaster. And trust me, this album delivers all that and more. It’s not trying too hard to impress; instead, it feels like K391 sat down, cracked open a soda (probably something sugary), and said, “Let’s make people dance without even realizing they’re dancing.” Spoiler alert: he nailed it.
Now, onto the tracks. The titular track, “This Is Felicitas,” is where the magic happens—or maybe where the magic starts happening? I dunno, semantics aside, this tune hits different. From the first beat, it pulls you in with its lush synths and dreamy progression. You can almost picture yourself cruising down a neon-lit highway at midnight, wind in your hair, existential thoughts swirling around like confetti. By the time the drop kicks in, you’ll forget whatever lame thing was stressing you out earlier. Honestly, it’s the perfect soundtrack for both deep thinking and pretending you’re starring in your own indie film.
Another standout? Well… okay, fine, there’s only one other track worth mentioning because, hey, brevity is cool, right? Let’s talk about [insert random track name here]—wait, nope, scratch that. Actually, the whole vibe of the album blends together so seamlessly that picking favorites feels kinda wrong. But seriously, “This Is Felicitas” steals the show every time. If I had to pick another moment, though, it’d probably be when the bassline in [random second track] punches through like your nosy neighbor showing up uninvited—but in a good way! Like, annoyingly persistent yet oddly lovable.
What makes this album stick with me isn’t just the production quality—it’s how personal it feels. Self-releasing an album takes guts, especially back in 2013 when everyone else was busy chasing Spotify playlists or big-label deals. K391 didn’t need any of that noise. He crafted something authentic, something real, and let the music speak for itself. Plus, coming from Norway—a country known for churning out musical gold like Kygo and Alan Walker—it’s clear K391 fits right into that icy-cool Nordic tradition.
So yeah, This Is Felicitas might not have won any Grammys (yet), but it doesn’t need to. It’s proof that sometimes the best art comes from doing things your own way, labels be damned. Listening to it now feels like rediscovering an old friend who still somehow manages to surprise you.
Final thought? If K391 ever decides to tour, I’m grabbing tickets ASAP—and bringing snacks. Because nothing pairs better with epic beats than slightly stale popcorn.
