"With their third album, Going North, 22 Jacks continues to refine and improve their punk-pop style, honing their riffs to razor-sharp hooks. Producer Ed Stasium may give the album a bit too heavy of a gloss, but 22 Jacks cut through that by virtue of songcraft, enthusiastic performances, and sheer emotional pull. It may not quite match the quality of their debut, but Going North does proves that the band is continuing to grow." - Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

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"Vocalist Joe Sib (WAX) and Steve Soto (guitar and vocals, Adolescents) prove an impressive and effective songwriting team, here. Helping are some other veterans; Sandy Hansen (Adolescents), Scott Shifflet (bass, face to face) and Jason Cropper (guitar and vocals, Weezer). Since, Shifftlet has been replaced by his brother Chris (No Use For A Name) and Jason Cropper by Kelly Lemiuex (FEAR). The result is a durable made to show no wear and tear after repeated listening. Excellent vocal harmonies and smart st...   [ read more ]

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22 Jacks is a rare statement of modern post-punk that is both enjoyable and possessed of musical integrity. Three backing vocalists in this two-guitar band lend depth and substance to their material. Competent in both pop-leaning punk rock a la Ramones and punk-leaning pop rock a la Soul Asylum, 22 Jacks has the ability to cover 3 A.M. from New York City's Clowns for Progress followed immediately by Sting's Message in a Bottle in a three-song section of live material recorded in 1997. 22 Jacks is formed ar...   [ read more ]

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