The Janks Record Release Show September 22, 2011

Come to The Janks' album release show next Thursday, September 22nd, @ The Bootleg Theater. Doors open @9pm and The Janks go on at 10:15-10:30pm. (American Tomahawk goes on at 9:30.) If you go to the following link, you can listen to the entire album, "Hands of Time," as well as see their video invite: http://thejanksmusic.com/The_Janks/Listen.html

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"L.A. rockers the Janks have stuffed a whole lot of rock history into their sack full of tunes “Hands of Time” (out Sept. 27) — so much, in fact, their debut album threatens to split at the seams. Classic rock, sprawling glam-tinged arrangements, shimmering balladry, blues stomps, lovingly twangy folk: The Janks’ principals, brothers Zack and Dylan Zmed along with Garth Herberg, cover a lot of geography in their meditations on youth and its waning. “Dead Man,” with its Sin City chorus, may be what the Janks do best, but the blues blast “Demon Dance,” the classic rock freakout in “Rat Racers” and the slow burner “Billy the Kid” reveal an admirable range in a bunch of guys who aren’t afraid to experiment." — Kevin Bronson, Buzz Bands LA
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"Radiohead, Queen, a bit of Hendrix and a heavy dose of 60s and 70s rock: The Janks are reminiscent of them all, yet able to remain a totally different breed of sound. With the release of their first full length album, Hands of Time, the Los Angeles born trio has crafted a brilliant debut, worthy of the comparisons they’ve garnered and then some. Each song is a masterpiece, full of nearly tangible emotion and stellar riffs that left me breathless…or perhaps it was more that I was emotional and the music was superb. In either case, the track “Dead Man” had me weeping in my seat, much to the discomfort of my fellow McDonald’s patrons, while “Drama King’s Ball,” had me stomping my feet. In short, The Janks are a joy to listen to, and while I have successfully sidestepped the frothing at the mouth insistence that you run and purchase this album immediately, I will insinuate that it is highly recommended you do." — Mandy Fox, Innocent Words Magazine
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"The Janks are somewhat of a deceiving band. After listening to a couple of the band's gritty rock songs, a listener might think that the band members are three Nashville-bred men. Then, after moving on to another track and hearing the characteristics that made a band like Queen so likable, a listener might think that the band members are well over 40. However, none of that is true. In reality, the Janks is from Los Angeles and the band members are young and just well-versed in classic rock. The band is made up of brothers Zack and Dylan Zmed and friend Garth Herberg. Other than recalling Queen with their emotional wails and ostentatious precense, the members keep it fresh with harmonies, akin to folk contemporaries Fleet Foxes, and guitar work comparable to My Morning Jacket and the White Stripes. The themes range from folky campfire songs to booming orchestrated theatrics. " — Karla Hernández, The Deli NYC

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