EP Review: Muscles

Music in its many forms can conjure many feelings and atmospheres, it can induce a subconscious desire or dream, and be a welcome escape from reality, well I can tell you I found listening to Dudley Benson’s Muscles EP a dreamy trip indeed, he has created a tantalising and atmospheric sound that draws you in and opens your ears and your mind. It’s quite tantric and surreal, a journey that is pleasant and enquiring.

The EP contains 4 versions of the first single Muscles from the forthcoming album Zealandia, with one other reworked song from a previous release I Lost My Voice, each track offers a sophisticated modern sensual soundscape with melodies and gentle rhythms that are fluid and clean. Amongst all this atmospheric sound is a very expressive and tender vocal performance from Dudley, a very brooding and clear voice, reminiscent of a soulful Michael Jackson no less.

With three remixes of Muscles for you to enjoy you may think it could be overkill, the changes are subtle, but each have their own flavour and feel showing the talent and desire of Mr Benson to experiment and delve into broader soundscapes. If you think there is nothing new out there then have a listen to Muscles and experience Dudley Benson’s distinctive sound for yourself and I am sure you will agree that it delivers a tantalizing prelude to the forthcoming album Zealandia.