The initial signs from Asian Dub Foundation that will launch their latest LP,  “Access Denied” already started in January 2020 with the release of  “Can’t Pay, Won’t Pay” music video. Then other visuals; “Stealing the Future” and “Swarm” in March and June 2020 followed in preparation for its release. Right on 18 September 2020, finally “Access Denied” was officially launched.

The Asian Dub Foundation’s distinctive aroma is still here with the genius criss-crossing style based on the “Asian” ornament. Also with their other signatures; various types of modern beats that they have been playing along on their previous works, Indo-dub Power!

Dr. Das’ low bass frequencies and Steve Chandra‘s guitar power remain an important foundation in every Asian Dub Foundation primary layer. The blowing flute from Nathan Flutebox also gives its own color as well as his beatboxing. Brian Fairbairn‘s energetic touch balancing the digital beats smoothly. The Frontmen show from Aktarv8r‘s fast vocal power and Ghetto Priest magical mantra such a big fortress for every song in “Access Denied”. The Asian Dub Foundation troops still adhere to critical lyricism.

“Realignment”, “Mindlock”, and “New Alignment” are three instrumental compositions from a total of 14 repertoires in this album. The names such as Stewart Lee, Ana Tijoux and Dub FX as well as chopped vocal samples from the powerful young girl, Greta Thunberg participated in “Access Denied”. A new album with a deep-rooted critical message.

This Modern touch, ambience experiments that mixed with strong words about moral and humanity messages, ADF always brings the good thoughts to be think. Making this album such worthy food for thought in the midst of big uncertainty situations.
(author:keyko,translation:sam)