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At some point in life, a song doesn't just play, it opens a door. With "Back to School," The Fritz Gambit invites listeners to step through one of those doors and return to the hallways of memory, where friendships were made, identities were formed, and time seemed to go on forever.
The band's 19th song is a reflection rather than a collection of memories for sentimentality's sake. "Back to School" has a purpose, it is based on the emotional weight of looking back and realizing how important those years were. This song sneaks up on you without you even realizing it. It's a great song for anyone counting down to a high school reunion or just thinking about who they were before life got busy.
Robert Schroeder's songs are honest in a way that comes from experience. The song is a tribute to the friendships he made in high School and follows the path of his own musical journey. Schroeder started writing songs as a senior in high School and recorded 18 songs with his first band, Apoplexy 96. After he retired, he returned to writing songs with renewed purpose and focus. That promise is clear. He has already released 19 songs, one for each month, and is steadily building a personal catalog.
Rodney Alan sings, Bob Schroeder plays rhythm guitar and background harmonies, Kirby Fitzpatrick plays lead and bass guitar, and David Hall plays drums in the four-piece Fritz Gambit. They add balance and warmth to "Back to School," letting the song breathe while keeping its emotional core intact. This release isn't about following the latest fads. It's about remembering critical times and letting people know that the past doesn't go away, it changes. "Back to School" shows that some songs and lessons stick with you long after the last bell.