If you are a fan of the band Trapt, then you are probably already familiar with Robb Torres. You see, he was the lead guitarist for the band from 2008-2013 and appeared on their albums No Apologies and Reborn. He may also look familiar to fans of Redlight King as he is currently playing bass in the band. Well, Robb’s adding the title of solo artist to his impressive resume with the release of his debut solo EP entitled Something About You Ain’t Right.
Robb wears several hats on this EP. He produced the album and plays lead guitar as well as taking center stage and handling lead vocal duties. He gathered up some of the best session players that he could get his hands on to help record the album, including Luke Adams, Jonathan Flaugher, Fernando Sanchez and Jay Skowronek. If you’re expecting this album to sound exactly like Trapt, then I think you’re going to be surprised. Robb’s background in blues and jazz really shine through on this EP.
The EP opens with the title track, which not only makes English teachers cringe, but it features some great guitar work and for some reason I sense traces of a White Stripes sound in parts. “Out Here” may be my favorite track on the EP. It has a hot groove that snakes it way throughout the song and is very infectious; the chorus is also pretty damn catchy. I even found myself singing along by the second chorus. The closing track, “Little Too Late,” sees Robb slow the pass down a bit with a blues/rock flavored number. I love the tone of the guitar on this track. I’m not a guitar expert, so forgive me if there’s a technical word for it that I am omitting; I just think it sounds pretty damn cool.
Don’t just take my word for it. Take a listen for yourselves!
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So, is Robb’s solo EP a glimpse into the future? I didn’t have any preconceived notions going into my first listen as to what I might hear, other than some pretty tasty guitar licks coming from Robb. I was pleasantly surprised by the EP and how it combines so many different elements into those five songs. I think people expecting Trapt junior may be a little disappointed, but Robb truly spreads his musical wings on this release and he soars. I think it clocks in at just under 20 minutes, so I am sure there will be quite a few other people reaching for the repeat button after their first listen.
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