“A roman candle of a band”- The New York Times    
 
“One of those cult bands that people either know and love, or don’t know at all. Point is, those that do care, really care. We’re firmly in the caring camp”- Fader Magazine    
 
“The Yaks are a punk band at heart. They place passion before posturing, and that’s why their set was easily the realest thing I’ve seen in several years of CMJ.” –Time Out New York    
 
“These fellows are the real deal, holding steady even with all the jim jims in this town and all the politicians makin’ crazy sounds, and everybody puttin’ everybody else down.” -ifc.com    
 
“Earnest with their brand of beer-soaked, tuneful yet messy Americana that balances the mournful and the exuberant, ‘fuck it all’ and ‘fuck yeah!'” –Village Voice    
 
“Indie rock kings.” –Huffington Post    
 
“Brooklyn’s drunk folk-punk icons” –Deli Magazine