ReeToxA Ignite Pines Salad with Explosive Opening Track “Alcohol”

Melbourne rock outfit, ReeToxA, are back with “Alcohol,” the high-octane opening track from their debut album, Pines Salad. It is a fast, gritty, and unfiltered punk-grunge anthem that sets the tone for everything to follow in a raw, reckless, and real manner.

The band’s front man Jason McKee does not mince words. Inspired by a chaotic night that spiraled into a long, regret-filled walk home without a phone or money, the song channels frustration, humor, and that all-too-relatable loss of control. At its core, “Alcohol” tells the story of a man who can only find confidence with a drink in hand, until the night ends in total disarray.

A Heart-Starter from the First Note, The Story Behind the Chaos

What starts as a swagger-filled evening unravels into one of those mornings everyone’s lived through but few admit out loud. McKee turns embarrassment into energy, crafting a song that’s both a confession and a cathartic release. “A man frustrated at only being able to talk to girls after a few beers wakes up in the outer suburbs with no money, no phone and a hangover full of regret.”

Musically, “Alcohol” is ReeToxA at their loudest and most unapologetic. The guitars snarl, the drums crash, and McKee’s vocals punch through with that classic ’90s grunge edge. Yet, despite the heaviness, the song swings, a headbanger you can still dance to. It is that tension between chaos and control, rebellion and rhythm, that makes it stand out. It is a perfect opener that yanks listeners straight into the wild world of Pines Salad.

Moreover, “Alcohol” is not just a song, it is an experience. It captures that messy, blurry intersection of confidence, confusion, and consequence that defines so many nights out. Its brilliance lies in how it does not glorify the moment, it owns it, flaws and all. And for ReeToxA, it is the perfect way to introduce their sound: honest, unfiltered, and impossible to ignore. “Alcohol” is punk-grunge at its best; fast, fearless, and full of feeling. It is a fitting start to Pines Salad, proving that the band are not just making noise. They are telling stories that hit close to home.

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