Reetoxa’s “Soliloquy” Is a 26-Track Rebuttal to Algorithm-Driven Music

There’s something so undeniably bold about a band releasing a 26-track album in the scene where everyone wants something short and instant. Let’s be honest here, it’s either that 15-second hook for TikTok or the algorithm-friendly single that everyone forgets after like two weeks. It’s as if everything is curated to cater to short attention spans.

And then there’s Reetoxa. While everyone is releasing for the sake of visibility and momentum, some bands just know how to build something raw, diverse, and intentional. Hailing from Melbourne, Reetoxa is fronted by Jason McKee. After three decades of songwriting, he teamed up with producer Simon Moro to finally bring his first release to life. Now, Reetoxa is back with a 26-track sophomore album, Soliloquy. And just like the title suggests, it’s a monologue that doesn’t cut itself short and is definitely not afraid to take up space.

The album starts with the title track, Reetoxa, and it feels less like an introduction and more like an arrival. Like a declaration of who they are and what they do best. It’s bold, a bit explicit, yet undeniably a track that will get your attention and keep it all throughout.

Insatiable follows with groove and punch, a no-frills rock cut that fits a sudden 3 AM urge to change your life after realizing everyone else seems to have it figured out. It’s the kind that makes you nod your head until you listen closely and realize that the line “Why you gotta be insatiable,” feels a little too real and accusatory. The structure thrives in these loose, unpolished layers that mirror the exact same theme it was going for.

Bottle also has that head-nodding rhythm, but feels more comforting behind its edges. You’ll find yourself chanting the same lines, “Can you feel it, can you feel it going down?” almost without noticing, like a routine that holds everything together. The details like couch, spare room, and water make medication and regulated support feel a little less abstract.

Thrift Shop Dress got that feel-good indie-pop rock that perfectly fits the esoteric thrift-core aesthetic. The repetition in the chorus feels admiration, and that building tension between awe and uncertainty. Jade Eyes, on the other hand, leans into an overwhelming obsession with someone out of reach. There’s fuzz, pulsing beats, and restless energy from its layers that amplifies intensity and urgency.

Stare At The Sea gives you a breather between grit and distortion, but never fully lets the emotional weight disappear. The guitars leans into softer, muted tone, as the drums fall into a steady, restrained pulse to carry the song forward like waves.

One thing about Soliloquy is that it gives you everything without feeling scattered or messy. Sure, it’s personal, overwhelming at some point because of the number of tracks, but it never loses direction. It’s expansive and refuses to let one single emotion remain untouched and unexplored.

It really makes sense that the concept of this album began in 1997 because Soliloquy doesn’t feel like something built in a rush or confined to a single era; it’s accumulated. You won’t just get a mere collection of songs, you’ll get an accumulation of memories, ideas, and emotions that feels complete. It’s rock with history attached to its name, elevated through European orchestra and built through decades of thought and vision.

Whether you’re drinking your morning coffee, out for a jog, or simply sitting with your thoughts in a room, Reetoxa’s Soliloquy will have a way to slip into whatever space you’re in.