Rock/Review Jane N’ The Jungle - Life of the Party
Heavy-hitting truths, loud guitars, and infectious energy make up the DNA of Phoenix, AZ’s best-kept modern rock secret, Jane N’ The Jungle. The band has an unquenched thirst for communication that demands attention, with Jordan White’s powerful lead vocals that cut like a knife and a take no prisoners attitude influenced by a combination of alternative rock, metal, and a touch of punk.
Jane N’ The Jungle returns with their EP "Life of the Party," a raw and anthemic record that confidently showcases the band's signature sound. Led by Jordan White's captivating vocals and Brian Dellis's powerful guitars, the EP cuts through the modern rock genre with a distinctiveness that sets Jane N’ The Jungle apart from their peers.
From the opening notes, "Life of the Party" exudes an atmospheric quality that feels uniquely their own. White's vocals soar over Dellis's dynamic guitar riffs, creating a sonic landscape that is both electrifying and immersive. Each track on the EP is imbued with a sense of urgency and intensity, captivating listeners with its raw energy and infectious hooks.
It bounds it vibrant with emotions ranging from frustration and rage to of resilience and self-esteem. The strong messages and sharp tones in every song make music effectual because it resonates with listener’s authentic being. Whether one gets to the pumping melodies from "Life of the Party" or become part and parcel of the heartache evoked by "DIRTY DOG," Jane N’ The Jungle delivers such an immense ability to portray emotions through music to the listener.
What is special about "Life of the Party" is that it is biographical and brings out feelings of tenderness as well as fears. While listening to White's lyrics and words they relate to shared experiences and personal struggles. They share the feelings. The EP has the capacity to become a therapeutic experience for not only the band, but also the audience. Such experience brings an opportunity for everyone to dance with their inner devils and to do exactly the opposite: face them with their heads up and emerge victorious.
Not only do the argumentative depths of "Life of the Party" stand out but also the role of Jane N’ The Jungle in making it all happen. From song to song, the band’s versionability can be felt, and every member’s contribution is apparent by the distinct elements they all bring on board. Beginning with the sturdy rhythm section to the increasing layers of instrumentation, every aspect of the EP is carefully constructed to in the end bring out a consistent and intriguing mood.
Simply by process of "Life of the Party," Jane N’ The Jungle expose themselves as something bigger than themselves, not by imitating, but by deepening and developing. Through the rough yet elegant sound of the anthem and the powerful lyrics, the EP rummages into your heart and you are fully persuaded that Jane N’ The Jungle should be one of the bands that is worth being up-and-coming in rock music. As time goes on and they keep being rank outsiders and benefiting from it, "Life of the Party" can be seen as their masterpiece about rising up from nothing.