I'd Love To Change The World

The Zoo Crew is spinning the sleaze rock vibes of Vains of Jenna's cover of "I'd Love to Change the World" from their 2011 album Reverse Tripped, and the Zoo Freaks are surely digging this gritty take on the classic Ten Years After track. This song, nestled among 15 covers on the album, showcases the band’s ability to infuse their Hollywood-bred, glam-metal energy into a 1971 protest anthem. One piece of trivia about this track is that it was recorded during a transitional period for the band, with new frontman Jesse Forte stepping in after the departure of original vocalist Lizzy DeVine. In a 2011 interview with Sleaze Roxx, Forte mentioned the challenge of reinterpreting such iconic songs, saying the band aimed to "pay homage while making it our own." The song’s lyrics, with lines like “Tax the rich, feed the poor,” resonated with the band’s rebellious spirit, and they amplified its raw edge with heavier riffs and a modern sleaze-rock swagger.

Another interesting tidbit comes from the album’s production process. Reverse Tripped was produced by Adam Hamilton, who pushed the band to experiment with their sound. According to a post on the band’s now-archived MySpace page, the recording sessions for tracks like "I'd Love to Change the World" were fueled by late-night jam sessions in Hollywood studios, with the band drawing inspiration from the city’s vibrant rock scene. Fans on the Vains of Jenna Fan Club Facebook group have shared stories of hearing this song live during the band’s 2011 tour, noting how Forte’s energetic stage presence brought a fresh intensity to the cover, often getting crowds chanting along to the chorus. The song’s inclusion on Reverse Tripped sparked mixed reactions, with some longtime fans on forums like Spirit of Metal wishing for more original material, but others praised its bold reinterpretation of a classic.

Vains of Jenna kicked off their journey in 2005 in the small Swedish town of Falkenberg. Formed by Lizzy DeVine (vocals/guitar), Nicki Kin (lead guitar), JP White (bass), and Jacki Stone (drums), the band quickly made waves with their raw, Guns N’ Roses-inspired sound. Within six months, they were in Hollywood, cutting demos with former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke, as noted in a bio on SonicHits. Their big break came in 2006 when skateboarder and MTV star Bam Margera caught their set at Cruefest in Los Angeles. Impressed by their sleaze-rock swagger, Margera signed them to his label, Filthy Note Records, and their debut album, Lit Up/Let Down, hit stores that fall. The band relocated to Hollywood, embracing the city’s rock’n’roll underbelly, and toured relentlessly, sharing stages with bands like Poison and Ratt. By 2009, they released the critically acclaimed The Art of Telling Lies, but lineup changes, including DeVine’s exit, led to Jesse Forte joining for Reverse Tripped.

For fans wanting to dive deeper, Vains of Jenna’s official website is no longer active, but their music and legacy live on through various platforms. You can check out their Facebook page for updates and throwback posts, though activity has slowed since their last major release. Their Instagram offers glimpses of past tours and band photos, while their X account remains a quiet archive of early 2010s promotions. For community vibes, the Vains of Jenna Fan Club on Facebook is a great spot to connect with fellow fans sharing memories and rare live footage. Additionally, fan-driven sites like Spirit of Metal and Heavy Harmonies offer discographies and reviews for die-hard Zoo Freaks looking to explore more of the band’s catalog.