Anton Mink started as a search to combine creativity and individuality. When former punk bassist Curtis Flame put out an ad in the local paper to find some vocals what he got was an electronic inspired singer down for something new. Finding other musicians wasn’t as easy but finally they found a drummer off a post on a music store wall and quickly recorded a self-titled album in 2007. A guitarist through an ad in the school of music soon followed along with a small tour and after some serious down time they’ve released their second album “Outside The Lines” in 2011. With a new drummer via craiglist in tow they hope to flood the music scene with another disc before the apocalypse hits in 2012 and redefine the rock that has yet to be defined.

Reviews:

“Free-spirited is about as apt a term as you can find here. Chloa is still the focal point of the music in my mind, her potency, soul and attitude gives voice (literally) to the band’s instrumental prowess and the ecclectic, off-beat and, dare I say, hippie-esque lyrics provide an interesting bit of material to couple with that beautiful voice. As you hear the sounds change behind her, you realize that her voice is almost a blank slate that could work in a wide variety of genres. Alt-rock, classic, southern, country, and I’m willing to bet (although she doesn’t let us know it on this record) she has a rather sinister metal voice somewhere down in her lungs, haha. This is no discredit to the rest of the band, either; Andy Jack has a brilliant array of guitar styles and tones that add flourish and substance to the sound, while the rhythm section of Anton Z on bass and Gerome on drums add the groovy foundation in style. The rolling fill and surf-rock guitar line of opener “Watchman” are accented tremendously by some grooved-out basswork, an early highlight that is hard to live up to the rest of the way. . . Another collection of fantastic rock and roll that fuses inspiration from a myriad of other genres to create a jam-like, DIY feel. Outside The Lines may or may not win over anyone who took the time to check them out based on my review of their last LP, but let’s be honest; that’s the first step you should be taking at this point. And, for what it’s worth, I think Outside The Lines is a much more refined, well-written and overall more enjoyable place to start.”  – Kevin Sellers, musicemissions.com.

Although they describe themselves as an indie rock band, that’s just one of the facets you’ll hear on Outside the Lines. . . The guitarist uses his knowledge to great effect and uses various techniques to always sound fresh and entertaining. That’s definitely one of the highlights of the album, alongside the great vocal work by Chloa, who has acquitted herself quite admirably as the frontwoman. Her throaty soulful vocals shine throughout the album, even though she never goes overboard to get her point across. . . Outside the Lines is a very solid and highly professional sounding release by Anton Mink. The music is hard to pinpoint because the band is mixing up genres to great effect. The album is indeed outside the lines because it doesn’t stick to any prescribed musical formulas. I have to admit, I haven’t heard many indie rock albums which sound as diverse as Outside the Lines. Although Anton Mink are a relatively unknown band right now, I’m sure the future is bright for them. With releases like this, they have nothing to fear. – Rok Podgrajšek, therocktologist.com.

Every song on this album is a groove. The solidity of Chloa’s voice allows the band to take all sorts of musical detours and still sound like Anton Mink. . . Clinton is a super-tight drummer, throwing in some snares on the one and three, and not staying on the 2 and 4 all the time. Anton Z. is hard at work on the bass grooves on this album, making the music ever-evolving and grooving. Andy Jack is a master of mood on the guitar. . . These guys can rock and funk out, but I was drawn to the spacey, more atmospheric songs (My God, Chronic, Pristine Chapels) on the record. . . The entire album, however, is a great listen from start to finish, touching on all three major subjects – sex, drugs, and rock and roll. - Todd Melton, kygroove.com.