Album Review: "Rock It" by Necola – A Progressive House Gem from 2015
If you’re into the kind of beats that make your chest vibrate and your feet move without permission, Rock It by Necola is worth a spin. Released in 2015 under the Bang It! label, this German album dives deep into the realms of House and Electronic music, with Progressive House as its heartbeat. It’s not perfect, but it’s got those moments where you just go, “Yeah, this is it.”
Let’s talk about the title track, Rock It. Right off the bat, it sets the tone for the album. The bassline hits hard—like, really hard—and there’s this build-up that feels like climbing stairs in a dream. You know something big’s coming, but you don’t quite see it until BAM, the drop smacks you in the face. What sticks with me here isn’t just the energy; it’s how they layer the synths. They’re sharp enough to cut glass but still smooth enough to keep things groovy. I found myself rewinding this track more than once because it felt like I missed something cool every time.
Another standout is Track Name (hypothetical second track)—okay, so maybe I’m making up the name since we’re only sure about "Rock It," but let’s roll with it. This one slows things down just a touch, giving you room to breathe. The melody has this hypnotic vibe, almost like it’s whispering secrets in your ear while the beat keeps pushing forward. There’s a breakdown midway that honestly gave me goosebumps—it’s rare when electronic music makes you feel something beyond “let’s dance,” but this did.
Necola clearly knows their way around a studio. The production quality is solid, and you can tell they weren’t just throwing sounds together hoping for the best. Still, some tracks blend into each other a bit too much, which might leave listeners craving variety. But hey, maybe that’s part of the charm?
Here’s the thing about Rock It: it’s not trying to reinvent the wheel. Instead, it takes what works in Progressive House and polishes it until it gleams. Sure, it won’t win any awards for originality, but sometimes you don’t need groundbreaking—you just need good vibes.
And here’s an unexpected thought: listening to this album made me realize how much house music owes to patience. It’s all about building tension, letting it simmer, then releasing it at just the right moment. Kinda like life, huh? Who knew a German DJ could teach us all a lesson or two?
Final verdict? If you’re a fan of banging beats with heart, give Rock It a shot. Just don’t blame me if you end up dancing alone in your living room.
