FLASH: LIFE OF THE PARTY – JANE N’ THE JUNGLE

2 years ago

Through Life of The Party, Jane N’ The Jungle reveals a new EP that dresses wounds with anthemic tracks and riffs between metal and punk. Review.

LIFE OF THE PARTY – JANE N’ THE JUNGLE

With heavy riffs and enchanting vocals, Jane N’ The Jungle turns up the volume from the very first note. Their new EP, Life of The Party, is a great way to get their thoughts and feelings out. Created over two years of work, hands in the engine, it’s a success. Dirty Dog isn’t shy but brutally honest. A punch in the face, and my favourite on the spot, it’s powerful, necessarily raw. As raw as the assault the song describes. And it gives the EP its general tone.

Dark and tortured, traces of anguish are noticeable, there’s a need to break free from a toxic cage. Sensible souls, beware, themes here can be difficult. But it’s also a joy to be able to sing along, screaming your own frustration with the band. The anthemic Metal Ghost and the dystopian Wasteland are perfect for the exercise. Rhythm varies, vocals are getting higher and higher, and capture the listeners’ heart, with no hint of giving it back ever. With metal and hard rock accents, the clarity of Jane N’ The Jungle’s alt-rock shines through on Cut Me Open. This track bleeds, holds on tight, and offers a break with its acoustic guitar bridge.

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]The depth from the bass on Bed of Roses gets the tension up a notch. It eventually breaks on Life of The Party, under repeated assaults from the guitars, and thanks to a wonderful solo. The vocals are trembling, but always just, only emotional, and get the bomb to detonate in the chorus. Do we all want to be the life of the party? How do you stop being someone’s drug? The band questions. The electric courage of Jane N’ The Jungle on Life of The Party is impressive and soothing. With this awaited EP, the band from Phoenix, Arizona, confirms brighter days ahead. I can’t wait to see what’s next!