On April 25, 2025, the Hardstyle scene resonated with the release of the highly anticipated album Vibes by Danish artist Adrenalize. Long regarded as a key figure in euphoric Hardstyle, Adrenalize, whose real name is Malthe Mehlskov, promised an album where he “really poured his heart and soul,” and judging by the response on social media and Reddit, he largely delivered. Far from a mere collection of tracks, Vibes stands as a statement on the evolution of the euphoric sound and the artist’s versatility.
A Definition of Style: Melodies, Kicks, and Feelings
The analysis of the album on platforms like Reddit (especially the r/hardstyle subreddit) reveals a clear consensus on the project’s nature. The title, Vibes, is considered perfectly chosen, reflecting a general feeling that one can “just vibe along to it.” Fans are praising the excellence of the melodies, often described as “stunning” and “literally heaven” (particularly for tracks like Heaven and Love Again). This showcases Adrenalize’s signature, with highly melodic leads and emotional structures that keep the spirit of melodic Hardstyle alive.
However, discussions have also raised a recurring point of contention: the Kicks. Some users noted that while the melodies are “fantastic,” the kicks used on the majority of tracks are too similar, even “a bit rough” or do not always perfectly fit the beauty of the melodies. Despite these technical critiques, the emotional impact is undeniable, as one Reddit user expressed: the album “screams summer” and is an excellent album “for a festival, sun and beer in hand.”
Versatility and Collaborations: The Bold Choice
The album also demonstrates Adrenalize’s willingness not to be confined to a single subgenre. The collaboration on Remedy with Deezl—an artist better known for melodic Rawstyle—surprised and delighted the community. This track is frequently cited as a highlight, blending Deezl’s dark, emotional atmosphere with Adrenalize’s high-touching synths to create a track that is both hard-hitting and melancholic, proving he is capable of marrying his style with other facets of contemporary Hardstyle.
Vibes is widely considered an excellent debut album for the artist, a milestone showing that he has been “absolutely cooking” and has come a long way since his early productions. The project is not just a commercial success, but a critical success within the Hardstyle community, confirming Adrenalize as a producer who remains true to himself while evolving his sound design. It’s an album that injects new vibes (and a new breath of fresh air) into the euphoric scene.