“CALL” By ReeToxA

“Call,” hidden in the album amidst the raucous energy, closes the record and offers a chance to pause and connect, showcasing the band’s softer and more emotive side. It is now available on major streaming platforms, including Spotify, iTunes, YouTube, and iHeartRadio. “Call” transforms the perception of a “rock album closer,” carving out the emotional centrepiece of the album.

With a surprising and fresh composition, “Call” remains in the realm of a ballad. Starting with a gentle guitar and drum combo, the track radiates longing, ache, and remnants of fervor. Above the soundscape, the arrangement accompanies the ache-infused vocals, delivering a compelling and gentle promise to let go. The bass, while providing warmth, anchors the track and, in turn, its intimacy. Rather than swamping the song with sound, the bass allows for a gentle touch and perfectly rounds off the track. Compared to the rest of the album’s noisier, rock-driven moments, this track offers a quiet yet powerful counterbalance.

The lyrics of "Call" outline the narrative of missed opportunities and the hope for closure that lingers indefinitely. This is centered around a weekend meeting that was a little too short. While waiting for a phone call that was never going to come at Brisbane Airport, the songwriter was inspired to capture the moment's emotional sensitivity. Throughout the song’s runtime, the listener can feel the song’s rawness. There is no overcomplication here, just a simple, universal longing. This is what allows the song to resonate in our modern, often inauthentic world, where genuine sentiment is buried under layers of production polish.

The single is remarkable for how it fits in the context of ReeToxA’s debut album. An impressive producer as he is, Melbourne’s Simon Moro brought his signature and polished touch to the single. The track is kaleidoscopic, distinct, and bursting with energy. However, “Call” is the one that lingers the longest, the one that best captures the impression of the listeners who choose to stay till the end. While today’s streaming culture often prioritizes individual singles over the flow, the decision to release "Call" as a single is commendable. It reestablishes the importance of careful track ordering, showing how a great last track can enhance.

The single “Call” stands out as a culmination of everything that the band has worked on, as it punctuates both the emotional subtleties and the piercing strength of rock. Creating a poignant piece that evokes laughter, tears, reflection, and a whole lot of dancing is a near-impossible feat, yet this is what the band delivers. After three decades of hard work, this is the story that the band chooses to unveil a piece that is representative of their breadth and depth, history, and continuously surprising journey, and masterfully crafted ability.

Indeed, “Call” serves as a singular rock statement, but at the same time, it is also a statement of ReidToxA’s evolved sensibilities as a rock performer. The vulnerability in the skin of a rock singer and a hyper-empathetic person resonates in the poignant tones of the song and in the captivating beauty of the “Call.” The deserves to be streamed. The phone calls “Call” tell us of the repercussions of unanswered phone calls. For the listener, the song represents the complexity of deep human emotions, and thus it demands a pure multi-dimensional sonic experience. Add this track now to your laid-back back deep night adventures.

Written by Manuel.