Avocet Court is a raw, emotionally-charged track that dives headfirst into memory, pain, and reflection. Continuing the deeply personal narrative of the Pines Salad album, Melbourne’s Jason McKee, under the moniker ReeToxA, delivers another bold slice of alt-rock that’s equal parts cathartic and confessional. Where lead single Bobbie leaned into grief and unresolved loss, Avocet Court trades heartbreak for confrontation, peeling back the layers of a fractured past with unflinching honesty.
Musically, the track is anchored by gritty guitars, a steady rhythm section, and a grunge-tinted vocal performance that lands somewhere between vulnerability and defiance. There’s a tension running through every chord, the kind that mirrors the emotional weight of confronting personal history—specifically, the messy tangle of relationships and regret. McKee’s lyrical style is unfiltered, weaving sharp self-awareness with off-kilter wit in a way that feels both punk and poetic. The production, once again led by Simon Moro and supported by some of Australia’s top session players, balances rawness with polish. There’s nothing overproduced here—just the right amount of edge to let the message cut through. Avocet Court isn’t just a song; it’s a snapshot of emotional reckoning. It lingers long after the final note, leaving behind a feeling that’s hard to shake—like remembering something you thought you’d buried.
