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