★★★☆
Dub FX has made his way from busking on the streets of Melbourne to become one of the world’s most recognised street and stage performers.
More commonly known as Ben Stanford, his fusion of beat-boxing, dub, reggae, electronics and hip hop has earned him one hell of a reputation.
His third album Thinking Clear was recorded in his very own Treetop Studios and sees the innovative talent blending urban and environmental sceneries, creating a holistic experience that inspires through transcendent electronic and acoustic elements.
Beginning the listening experience is ‘Birds And The Bees’, a tune sprinkled with the rising sounds of nature and Dub FX immediately layers on intoxicating levels of intrigue.
As a fast tempo transfixes, the transformative nature of the songs takes over. The eight-minute ‘Heat Wave’ sees the experimental artist placing no time limits on his productions, allowing his live sound to thrive and a sense of improvisation to occur.
On ‘That’s The Game’, FX showcases his sheer range with an incredible vocal performance, rounding out a beautiful, charming record with an end that simply couldn’t be more enjoyable.
Dub FX’sThinking Clearis out now via Convoy.
