“Thien’s supple voice can act out a song’s lyrics with both honesty and cinematic effect...a real treat is ‘Please Drive’, where Thien is joined by blues legend Hubert Sumlin on guitar” ~ Michael Molenda, Editor, Guitar Player Magazine   “This fire-haired songwriter’s voice strikes a perfect balance between the precise but homey crooning of Bonnie Raitt and the sheer incendiary power of Janis Joplin.” ~ Stephen Fortner, Keyboard Magazine   “Kirsten Thien’s stock in trade is modern blues infused with soul and rock. She’s a lithe, composed vocalist, inclined to use her attractive voice to elevate rather than plumb lyrics in songs she’s written about sensual love.” ~ Frank-John Hadley, DownBeat Magazine   “One of the year’s best releases...NYC-based singer/guitarist Kirsten Thien has served up a captivating soul set that, whether smoldering or scorching, is always generating serious heat.” ~ Duane Verh, Jazz and Blues Report #332