Roubix vs. Zandri: The Authentic and Definitive Version of ‘Future Brain’ Has Arrived
Roubix’s reimagined Future Brain doesn’t officially land until 21 November, but DJs and critics across Europe are already making their verdict clear: this version doesn’t just rival the 1985 Den Harrow original — it obliterates it. Early radio play and online buzz paint a unanimous picture. Roubix’s Future Brain is sharper, bolder, and, quite simply, how the song should have sounded all along.
For decades, Future Brain has carried the stain of artifice. Den Harrow – fronted by Stefano Zandri, who infamously mimed his way through much of his career – became a symbol of style over substance in Italo disco’s glossier years. But Roubix’s revival wipes that slate clean. With heartfelt vocals, authentic production, and a commanding presence, his version brings Future Brain the sincerity and credibility it always deserved.
Music critics have called it “the true definitive version,” while DJs from Italy to Germany have hailed it as “a restoration of Italo disco’s soul.” Even the most loyal fans of the original admit that Roubix has captured something Den Harrow never truly possessed – genuine artistry.
And as global radio spins ramp up ahead of release day, the writing is on the wall. Stefano Zandri may not be happy, but even he can’t argue with the numbers soon to come. It’s only a matter of time before Roubix’s Future Brain surpasses the original in streams, sales, and spins. Nearly forty years later, justice has finally been served – and Roubix is the one delivering it.
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