"Ballsy-chick local pop-rock 1980 Benatar/Hynde/Genya Ravan–style...her CD opens with two effervescent New York goodies." --Chuck Eddy, Village Voice
Oh yeah, baby, this is exactly how power pop-rock should be done: smart, bubbly, catchy, joyous, and incredibly vibrant, with lotsa sass and sheer go-for-it aplomb to keep it fun, hoppin’ and compelling throughout. New York singer/songwriter/guitarist Jana Peri brings a welcome, refreshing and downright infectious glee, vigor, and intelligence to good old straight-up jumpin’ with no needless flash or pretense rock. Whether it’s her wonderfully big’n’brassy singing, delightfully acidic and mature say-it-like-you-see sensibility, or nicely crunchy’n’punchy guitar riffs, Peri never falters for a minute, deftly sustaining a sturdy sense of amazingly rich and eclectic ringing melodicism that’s a true treat to hear. Alternating between forward-ho rousing anthems and more subdued and touchingly reflective ballads, each and every song hits the bull’s eye with 100% on the money results. An excellent album. --Jersey Beat
Really good classic rock `n roll in the sweet `n saucy Joan Jett style of `get down `n just do it` school of rawk! She`s on IPO Volume 7 so you know it’s good! And it is, indeed...Think classic Blondie `77-79, Joan Jett, Holly & The Italians and The Go-Gos. All very good folks to draw from!...Recommended! --Not Lame
This New York City girl creates real power pop rock that is everything we like about Joan Jett, The Go Gos, and Pat Benatar. While comparisons are inevitable, Jana has here own style and its rock solid with lots of crunchy guitar, solid bass, n' drums. This is pure energy. Bottom line: This girl rocks!!! --JAM Records
I’ve been eagerly waiting for this album to be released and now it’s here I’m in heaven. Drawing her influences from 60s band such as the Beatles and Punk/New Wave bands from the late 70s and 80s, Jana Peri has put together a wicked album. This is a release which I cannot fault at all. The songs are great and Daniel Rey (Ramones and Misfits) has brought the best out in Jana and her band. There’s some great catchy numbers on here like ´New York Proud´, ´I’ll Be Gone´ and ´I Wanna Rock´ which are more than worthy of a listen. Jana has written some great stuff on this album both lyrically and musically and she really does deserve to be heard. This is one album that has more than its fair share of passion put in to it. Buy it - It Rocks - Simple as that! (Hot Jupiter) 10/10 --Steve DIY, Punk Globe
"Her first full length album, "Catching Flies With Vinegar," which dropped in October, is loaded with sassy, hook-laden tunes. The tracks have a Beatleseque quality, but they also pack a punch reminiscent of Chrissie Hynde's finest moments with the Pretenders. What is especially appealing about the disc is that it is filled with emotion and vulnerability...she has a rock star's aura, something that's on the edge of extinction." -- Ed Condran, Asbury Park Press
“My eardrums are still reeling from playing this album way too loud on my trusty iPod. Not only is the music rock and roll great, but Peri can write so it’s actually fun to sing along to these songs and not cringe at the lyrics (ya I sang along, sue me). I'm not going to bother trying to trot out the tired cliches about women rockers because musicians like Jana Peri blow all that bullshit straight out of the water. This is a great album of catchy, punk infused rock and roll…Gotta catch her live.” --Mark Boudreau, The Rock and Roll Report
"Jana Peri knows punk. She knows punk in the way that The Ramones knew punk, in the way the Sex Pistols knew punk." --John Shelton Ivany's Top 21
Tuff-dame pop-rock with Ramones crony Daniel Rey on board: The first two songs are about New York ("Every time I take a 747 people ask me about 9-11"); "Lust" has the sexiest guitars and most sapphic words; "L.A. Girl" is pedal-steeled early '80s new-waveabilly about a bikini-clad groupie who'll be "your broad if you're in Billboard"; The pub-country bounce of "I'll Be Gone" has the singer waiting at home in crotchless undies for her barfly significant other, spinning said partner's 45s while painting her toenails. Then, closing with "I Wanna Rock," Jana explains why she doesn't like reggae or gangsta rap. --Chuck Eddy, eMusic.com
Even if Jana Peri’s album didn’t open with the pounding “City Beat” and end with a song which clarifies her unabashed desire to rock, there’d still be little question about it. She’s got…the look. And by “the look,” I mean she just screams “rock chick,” a term I use as high praise. Adding to her rock cred is the fact that her debut full-length release, Catching Flies with Vinegar, was produced by and features instrumental assistance from Daniel Rey, one of Peri’s “neighbors” in the East Village. Peri’s inspirations are clearly rockers like Joan Jett and Pat Benatar, and if the melodies aren’t always stick-in-your-craw catchy, she’s a fountain of unbridled enthusiasm that keeps the proceedings consistently entertaining. The Beatlesque title cut is a particular highlight, with its “And Your Bird Can Sing”-inspired harmonies, as is the sexy, slinky sax on “All Your Fault.” It’s that last track, however, that sums up Peri’s philosophy in just under three minutes: “I don’t care what’s on the charts / I only know what’s in my heart / And all I really wanna do is rock.” Fortunately, she does it rather well.
--Will Harris, Bullz-Eye.com
"Guaranteed you’ll pick up vibes of The Beatles & the Rolling Stones flowing into Chrissie Hynde and even Debbie Harry & Blondie at times! Hard to imagine yes, but this is the only way I can describe the flavour of the Jana Peri sound, and boy, it ain`t half delicious!...This is one of them attention grabbin', head turnin' at a party kind of CDs that’ll get your guests jumpin'!" --Mod Radio UK
"Amongst the obvious message of wanting to rock, Jana invites her audience to share in the wonderful and humorous stories that are held within these twelve songs. Through her music, Jana teaches us to use rock ‘n roll at higher potentials, for a more meaningful purpose." --Brian Ball, Womensradio.com
“…this album rocks right from the start. Think about the Stray Cats with Blondie’s Debbie Harry on the microphone, and you’ll come close to the sound of opener “City Beat”. From there on, the music gets as diverse as New York City itself. Sometimes it rocks and is quite loud, while at other times it’s poppy and very catchy. But there’s always a lot of melody…" --Metal Maidens
The CD is great stuff..." --Jim DeRogatis, Music Journalist and Author
"[The CD] rocks!" --Don Fleming, Producer
"[Her] CD is quite brilliant and I'm certain [she] will be successful." --Sam Leach, Beatles Promoter and Author
4 songs, 13 minutes. I don't know why I expected Jennifer Lopez music when I first spun this. Maybe because the more beautiful the woman is on the CD cover, the more the tunes sound like dance music? Okay, a gross generalization. But, I was pleasantly surprised when 'The La La Song' began. She's got a good voice, naked to the world upon opening, then a quick plunking guitar peels out the rhythm, and the lyrics catch you fast. 'been planning for this moment forever / because I'm that kind of girl / now, my bags are all packed / got my guitar on my back / and I'm off to brave the world. Where? London! Liverpool! Manchester of course! (I'd move there too if I had the money..) And when she's backed up by her own vocals, she reminds me so much of the Bangles in a modern context that I love this woman. 'Dating Sucks' - guess what that's about. Well, the music is kinda retro rock n roll that picks itself off the ground and runs for the bus 'joe seemed nice / a bit bizarre / he cleaned my house / and raked my yard / then maxed out all my credit cards / oh why?' The band is simple, and sounds to me like it catches what you'd hear on stage pretty well, because there aren't a lot of studio tricks here (like Queen who could never reproduce their sound well on stage). And I like that. A lot of the songs rely heavily on Jana's strong voice. By the way, she wrote, arranged and produced all the songs herself. While that's not unusual these days, she knows what she wants and makes it happen. A good job. --Ben Ohmart, MusicDish
"...poppy-punk a la the Go-Gos or the Donnas. Also she really does have a great voice and the songs are catchy."
--George Tabb, NY Press
Brooklyn tough chick Jana Peri’s self-titled four-song EP is punked up, operatic power pop —- Joan Jett jamming with Chrissie Hynde. On “The LA LA Song,” Peri’s British Invasion roots are showing and it’s a boisterous delight.
--Tony Peyser, Santa Monica Mirror
"She's pretty much the ultimate NYC rock chick - equal parts Joan Jett, Pat Benatar and (if you're old enough to remember) Genya Ravan. Lots of catchy songs packed with attitude, drive, and musical muscle, and a musical palette that cuts across a lot of different genres." --Jim Testa, Jersey Beat
"Electrifying New York-based pop-punkstress..." --London Metro
"...quite sublime lyrics." --Liverpool Echo
"...Ronnie Spector, Patti Smith and The Ramones whipped up in a blender." --Midwest Beat
All sorts of cool influences abound...how can you not love a CD that has something called "The La La Song" right next to another called "Dating Sucks?"
--David Bash, International Pop Overthrow
"Dating Sucks," the lead track on ROCKRGRL Discoveries 2004, brings a healthy dose of levity to the mix. --ROCKRGRL
"She rocks with those melodies that stick in your ear and never never leave you. For every Ramonemaniac´s delight."
--Rockwave.com (Brazil)
“Color me impressed… [She has] a true rock n roll heart. I deal with so many jaded burnouts who take rock n roll and all of its wonders for granted, and as a romantic myself I appreciate [her] enthusiasm and ambitious nature. One common thread that seems to run through successful people I've known is that non-cynical energetic vibe that [she] definitely exhibit[s].”
--Marko 72, Guitarist for Sugarcult
"Sweet, Saucy, SIZZLING!" --Church of Girl
She looks like a dolled up Pat Benatar, but her singing is more expressive than Pat. On her debut EP, Jana Peri shows plenty of signs that she's got talent, while at the same time she bucks every musical trend out there. The 4 songs that she wrote, arranged and produced herself are all pretty catchy with a slight New York grit to them..."Dating Sucks", the most fun track on the EP, could just as easily be in a Broadway musical as it could be on the pop charts. "The La La Song" has a certain new wave-y feel...It's certainly interesting, and definitely worth digging into if you like expressive talent like hers.
-- Agent Rogersz, Spinme.com
“Mix a good-looking female with a good backing band and you can’t go wrong. They definitely possessed that look and sound.”
--The Inside Connection
"Jana Peri is a rare talent based on vocal quality alone. Add excellent material to the formula and the result is spectacular."
--Karena Bernard, TransAction Magazine
New York-based rock 'n' roll starlet in the making. Bare-bones rock in the vein of early-80s Power Pop is filed alongside stormy piano ballads spruced up with some Guitar Center soloing. The A&R men are hovering above somewhere.
--Jon Pruett, Listen.com
A combination of all things great about NY-based rock - equal parts Blondie and Joan Jett, with just enough Ramones, Television and Patti Smith to make it all click. She'd stick out like a sore (albeit beautifully sore) thumb in L.A. and no doubt skyrocket to superstardom. --MP3.com Top 20 Hard Pop Radio
"..any fan of 80s Top 40 should check this rad ep out, like totally!"
--Get Fancy Magazine
...Ahh, but my rock sister Jana Peri, she knows how to dance... she's like Leather Tuscadero with a tambourine, and she's completely unimpressed with your slash and burn bravado, king punker, so drop yer snarl and get hip to a hard-gloss pop sensation in a polka dot dress... --The Sleazegrinder
"...intelligent and clever lyrics to complement a powerfully confident voice." --MusicTV.com
"The Jana Peri Band was great, and fun, and rockin'... They're a really good, classic, NYC rock band, which is a lot harder than most people think, but Miss Peri made it seem easy."
--The Mighty Afrodite
"The evil spawn of Ruby Wax and Jonathan Richman... And trust me that is a very good thing indeed. A combination of clever, witty lyrics that bring a wry smile to your face and driving, feel-good tunes that'll have you grinning inanely." --A fan review from CDBaby.com
