Reetoxa's "Jody" truly shines as a piece from the first album, "Pines Salad." While the song blends elements of heartbreak and reflection, it feels personal, while also being relatable. We originally set out to write a ballad about love, and through time and the evolution of the relationship, the song became a breakup song. The final version ended up being bittersweet, layered, and achingly human.
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Read more →The band has stripped their sound down to focus on tenderness, and in doing so, they offer up an emotional honesty that is rarely felt in a debut project. The arrangement breathes in just enough warmth to soften the sting of its sadness, while allowing for the listener to hold space for the loss and the beauty of connection. The rawness of the vocal delivery leaves you feeling like you are a witness, or somehow, the story is unfolding in real time.
"Jody" stands out within "Pines Salad" because it allows the listener to see the softer side of Reetoxa. It creates a peek into the band's range. In "Jody," we also see that the band sets the stage for the intimacy of the music that solidifies itself as something that will last. "Jody" is the tune that reminds us that healing and recovery after love or loss is personal and layered.
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