“CLASS 2 RAPIDS” by Robbie Rapids

Class 2 Rapids is an exhilarating journey through multiple genres, with the extensive variety of songwriting, guitar playing, and vocal abilities found throughout the record demonstrating the variability of Robbie Rapids. The mix of traditional rock foundations with elements of pop, folk, alternative country, and metal creates a daring yet accessible listening experience in 15 tracks. The first song, Hang Loose, is very much about being resilient and being able to look back at your life as you learn from the stressors in it. It lets listeners know it's okay to put your stresses away, because life is full of ups and downs and it's okay to embrace that uncertainty. Some tracks like Dance with Me and Black Roses demonstrate Robbie Rapids’ gift as a writer and storyteller, using captivating melodies to tell stories about love, loss, and personal growth that stay with you well after the song has ended.

The way the instrumentation has been arranged and layered throughout Class 2 Rapids clearly demonstrates the level of attention to detail put into the songwriting and recording process, with multiple harmonized guitars, diverse rhythms, and subtle orchestration serving to elevate and embellish each story. Songs like BIG BAM BOOM clearly have elements of glam rock in them, while the last song on the album, Dream Away, takes the listener on a psychedelic journey and concludes with the sentiment of wonder, reflection, and daydreaming.

Class 2 Rapids was recorded at Mosspit Studio, located in Norcross, GA, and at BigSound Productions ATL, located in Johns Creek, GA. Class 2 Rapids showcases the collaborative spirit of Robbie Rapids as a writer and musician and is a product of the dedication he has put into creating the music, as well as the contributions made to the recordings by other songwriters and musicians that helped shape the album's textures. If you are a fan of music that isn't easy to categorize, you will definitely want to check out Robbie Rapids!