"Songs for Lovers of the
  Sea and Exotic Places"

by: Stan Rubens

Singer/songwriter Stan Rubens is a unique artist. He performs and records using electronic gear he calls "the Invisible 3". It gives him a sound that's more sophisticated than karaoke but still has a homebrewed ambiance.

Rubens sings with a slight Northern European accent, and much of his work has an international European pop feel. He also thinks outside the box as a lyricist; not many would rhyme "bad" with "head" or pair "attack" with "neck." Most importantly, Rubens copies no one and panders to no one.

Rubens' fourth album consists of songs with tropical or nautical themes. It's easy to imagine some of them played by live musicians. "There are so Many Fishes in the Sea" is promising as big band material, and "Bamboo House" evokes thoughts of Martin Denny -- but live musicians would alter Rubens' distinctive sound.