It feels like a heartbeat since Jane N’ The Jungle dropped their fierce summer banger “GTFO,” and now, they’re back to give us another hard-hitting anthem in “Beauty Queen,” a track that dives headfirst into the disillusionment of the millennial experience. This Phoenix-based band, led by Jordan White’s commanding vocals and the sharp guitar work of Brian Dellis, proves once again that they’re not just making noise, they’re speaking to souls. We missed their raw energy, and “Beauty Queen” arrived like a thunderstorm, reminding us why we were hooked in the first place.
The song opens with Jordan White’s vocals soaring over a gritty guitar riff, grabbing our attention with the lines, “You’re just a jerk and I will be the beauty queen.” Her voice carries a blend of vulnerability and defiance, setting the emotional tone for the entire track. White’s performance is exceptional, delivering every word with a sincerity that makes it impossible not to feel the weight of the lyrics. She paints the picture of someone navigating the false promises of youth, standing tall with bruises but refusing to fade into the background. The way she balances introspection with a palpable sense of anger and frustration here, adds to the depth of the song, making her delivery one of the track’s strongest elements.
At the center of “Beauty Queen” is a narrative of broken dreams and the unspoken pressures that millennials have faced. It speaks to the contrast between youthful optimism and the harsh realities that follow, a feeling many of us relate to. The beauty queen of White’s imagination is not a figure of perfection, but a symbol of survival. A recognition that life rarely plays out the way we imagined. The lyrics take us on a fleeting journey through hopes, symbolized by a millennial dream that has been long since lost. The biting line, “Never got that far, never got to leave my parents’ house,” strikes a particularly raw nerve, touching on the struggles of a generation that was promised the world but left navigating economic instability and unfulfilled expectations. This is a story worth telling and Jordan White’s ability such lyrics is what makes Jand N’ The Jungle stand out in today’s rock scene.
On the other hand, the production of “Beauty Queen” is also impressive, blending alternative rock with threads of punk and metal. It’s gritty and bold, with Cameron Mizell (who’s worked with the likes of Avril Lavigne and Memphis May Fire) creating a soundscape that perfectly complements the raw emotion of the song. The guitars slice through the mix like a blade, while the drums provide a relentless backbone that keeps the energy high throughout. This combination creates a wall of sound that’s as impactful as the lyrics themselves.
Overall, “Beauty Queen” is a release for those still wrestling with the gap between their youthful dreams and adult realities. It’s loud, it’s unapologetic, and it’s exactly what we’ve come to love and expect from Jane N’ The Jungle. This is a track for those of us who’ve ever felt jaded, lost, or left behind. And if this is a sign of what’s to come on their upcoming record, we’re in for one hell of a ride. For those unfamiliar with Jane N’ The Jungle, this is a band that’s not afraid to lay bare the truth. They formed in 2013.
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