Rising alternative rock and metal phenom Jen Janet just dropped her steaming hot new EP ID. EGO. SUPEREGO.
Being a founding member of the alternative rock and metal band Blind Revision, Jen Janet is now blazing her own trail as a solo-artist, combining electronic, rock and metal into her uniquely captivating music. Having ample experience as a frontwoman, as well as a solo-artist, she previously opened for bands such as Motionless in White, Amorphis, Saving Abel, Buckcherry, The Amity Affliction, and many more. Furthermore, she also directs and edits her own, stunning, music videos. With her newest EP ID. EGO. SUPEREGO. (the cover of which was created by our very talented Helana Michelle) she treats us to a true masterpiece, diving into the psychoanalytic theory of the id, ego and superego, first laid out by Sigmund Freud.
The EP starts out with the song called “ID.” It expresses the bodily needs and wants, beginning by describing raw concepts such as being raised in the rain and getting stronger through pain. The id’s needs and wants are neatly portrayed in lines such as,
“I want it when I want it
I’m telling you it’s never enough”
~ “ID”
In contrast to the ego, the id has no such thing as a collective will and acts on the basis of immediate gratification of impulse and desire. This, overall, gives it a wild and free aura which Jen perfectly mirrors singing,
“I wanna get dirty
Roll in the mud
I want it when I want it
Ice cream chocolate fudge”
~ “ID”
“ID” inhabits an addictive junction of rock with bits of electronic, as well as an enchanting violin outro. The experience is stunningly tied together by Jen’s powerful and captivating voice, making the song one you don’t want to miss out on.
“EGO” tries to strike a balance between wanting more and recognizing when it’s enough. The atmospheric intro cleanly segways into a combination of rock with techno elements, making for a highly compelling experience. It describes the struggle of not wanting to hinder one’s own potential while being held back by one’s ego. Then again, Jen acknowledges that life might be too short to let the ego hold her back. This struggle only becomes more present once we realize that the ego acts on the basis of the reality principle. Since social reality oftentimes doesn’t allow for the id’s drives to be fulfilled, the ego attempts to satisfy its needs in accordance with this reality.
“I struggle to find the balance
What is enough?
What is too much?”
~ “EGO”
“SUPEREGO.” asks the question of what the different ideals and goals of which the superego consists mean. The song beautifully reflects the perfectionism the superego aims for. Where the id is mainly concerned with self-gratification, the superego tries to confine the ego to socially acceptable behavior. Jen beautifully shows this singing,
“Should we stay in a cage
If they say it’s the way”
~ “SUPEREGO”
Sonically, the song is a masterpiece, smoothly merging melodic, yet powerful vocals with a mix of soothing piano and energetic drums and guitar.
“SUPEREGO” comes with an enchanting music video. It portrays the superego’s conflict by putting Jen with angel wings in a field opposite herself wearing what appears to be demonic horns in a dark place.
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