Class 2 Rapids feels like a long drive with an old friend who has a lot of stories to tell and isn’t in a rush to finish any of them. Robbie Rapids approaches this album with the confidence of someone who’s lived enough life to let each song go where it needs to go. Rooted in classic rock but constantly drifting into pop, folk, alternative country, and even flashes of metal, the record refuses to sit still.
The opening stretch sets the tone well. “Hang Loose” tackles modern stress with a laid-back reminder to step back and breathe, while “Dance with Me” plays out like a short film, full of anticipation, missed moments, and emotional risk. “Black Roses” follows with a heavier mood, unpacking heartbreak from an unusual backward-looking angle that makes the pain feel reflective rather than raw. As the album unfolds, Robbie leans into storytelling. “I Believe in You” reflects on life paths, loyalty, and self-trust, while “Big Bam Boom” is pure glam-rock celebration, proudly tipping its hat to Bowie and T. Rex. “Dream Away – Reimagined” brings a hazy, psychedelic calm, contrasting nicely with the more grounded narratives elsewhere.
Tracks like “Mystery of Life” and “Out of the Garden” explore love, temptation, and fate with a thoughtful, almost conversational tone. There’s humor and warmth too—“Mule of Mine” and “Fishing the River” feel playful and personal, showing Robbie doesn’t take himself too seriously. “Street Shuffle” grounds the album in real-world struggles, while “Billy the Kid” closes the loop with a gentle, almost childlike sense of return. Ending with both versions of “Dream Away”, the album feels complete, reflective, and unforced. Class 2 Rapids doesn’t chase trends—it simply follows the current Robbie Rapids knows best.
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