Robbie Rapids “Jasmine Girl” - Review

Robbie Rapids channel heartbreak through “Jasmine Girl.” In the reverberant, shivering guitarscape, the singer-songwriter tells the story about his Jasmine girl, who has just left the relationship during the time of writing. The ethereal dreamscape carries a touch of lingering warmth, while the heart aches, searching for familiar scents. Rapids’ lyricism paints the picture of a breakup so real while engaging emotionally with listeners.

When it comes to relationship and girls, the lyricist write the most heartfelt song that makes you feel young and vulnerable again, experiencing those tender feelings and heart race along with him. Before “Jasmine Girl,” “Adolescent Lover” delivers a heart-tickling storytelling that feels so fresh and raw. Similarly, “Jasmine Girl” carries the unapologetic, alternative rocker’s attitude, layered with washed-off soundscapes that feel slightly dizzy and out-of-touch.

Though the shivering effect portraits a soul lost and wasted in the world without his Jasmine girl, the warm timber traces the details of her touch and smile. Nostalgia along with the lingering, haunting feeling seem to be the ghost living inside Rapids’ “Jasmine Girl.”

The singer-songwriter/guitar has teamed up with music producer David Levene, who is known for his involvement in the legendary psychedelic rock band Laghonia. “Jasmine Girl” marks Rapids’ fifth release after their attention-grabbing “Rock Ain’t Dead.” Another thing about Rapids is that he never stops exploring the possibilities in his music. The rocker certainly has many different sides (edgier, dirtier, messier) that worth listeners’ time to explore.