Reetoxa’s Soliloquy isn’t just a double album—it’s a long-brewing release of years, memories, and creative obsession finally finding its voice. Spearheaded by Jason McKee, who first conceived the project as a teenager before life put it on pause, the record carries the weight of time in every note. Reignited during the isolation of the pandemic and shaped alongside producer Simon Moro and a lineup of seasoned musicians, Soliloquy is a deep dive into a restless mind. It’s raw, ambitious, and unapologetically expansive.
The journey kicks off with “REETOXA,” a strong opener that wastes no time setting the tone. Punchy, thumping drums collide with gritty, catchy guitar work, while McKee’s husky voice rises with a storyteller’s urgency. With an engaging narrative pull here, it feels like he’s not just singing at you, but pulling you into his world from the first line.
A few tracks in, “Thrift Shop Dress” shifts the mood into something more playful and vivid. Driven by lively guitar riffs and steady, pounding drums, the song paints a scene with cinematic clarity. McKee leans into a slightly cheeky, love-struck tone, singing about a specific and universal. fleeting moment of attraction. It’s catchy, energetic, and easy to get swept up in.
Then comes “TIMOR LESTE,” where things slow down and deepen. Gentle piano notes open the track before swelling strings take over, creating a lush, almost orchestral backdrop. McKee’s voice softens here, carrying a sincerity that cuts through the arrangement as he unfolds a story of conflict and survival.
By the time “WAR KILLER” hits, the intensity ramps back up. Grinding guitars and pounding drums drive the track forward, while McKee’s low, menacing delivery adds a darker edge.
All in all, Soliloquy is sprawling, intense, and deeply personal, and it doesn’t hold back and doesn’t need to.
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Review by: Naomi Joan