Lyndo Jaco’s 3 is a three-track EP that keeps things simple and personal. Built around a rock background, it has the feel of someone genuinely enjoying the process of making music in their own space. Jaco is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, and that independent approach comes through in the recording. You can imagine the guitars, bass, drums, and vocals being carefully put together piece by piece in his home studio overlooking the garden. The overall sound is warmer and more measured than his earlier work, with a stronger sense of structure. Southern and hard rock influences give the EP a familiar rock foundation, but the songs also carry their own stories and personalities. The new guitar and bass amps seem to have helped give the music a more distinct edge. These three tracks fit together because each one looks at a different situation with a sense of character and imagination.
“Feeling” is one of the strongest tracks because of its relatable idea. It captures the experience of supporting a sporting team through the bad times while hoping for that one winning moment that makes all the disappointment worthwhile. There is plenty of room for energy in that concept, and the rock setting suits it well. “It was for” takes a different route and follows the misadventures of someone desperate for money who turns into a rather bungling thief. The storytelling gives the song its main appeal. It has a playful side while still dealing with desperation and poor decisions. “Whats happening” is perhaps the most unusual track of the three. Its trippy perspective on life, viewed almost as though everything is taking place in a sandpit, gives it a strange and interesting character. That willingness to approach a subject from an unexpected angle helps the song stand out and keeps the EP from becoming predictable.
As a whole, 3 feels like a small collection of stories told through straightforward rock music. Each song has its own subject, but they share the perspective of someone observing people, situations, and life with curiosity. There is a homemade quality to the EP, though that should not be confused with carelessness. The sound feels considered, and the songs appear to benefit from Jaco taking his time with the arrangements. Fans of classic Southern rock, harder old-school rock, and independent singer-songwriters who play their own instruments may find plenty to enjoy here. This is a good EP for a relaxed evening, a drive, or simply sitting back and giving the stories in the lyrics some attention. With only three songs, 3 does not overstay its welcome. It gives you a few different ideas, a warm rock sound, and enough personality to make you curious about what Lyndo Jaco might create next.
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