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RADIO
Regular Airplay on Sirius/XMs B.B. King’s Bluesville
#2 on Bluesville’s “Picks to Click”
2 months at #25 on the Living Blues Charts (Nov/Dec 2010)
Debuted at #11 on Roots Music Report’s Blues Chart
Maintained various chart positions from November 2010 to present
Debuted at #3 on the the Roots Music Report’s New York Chart
Maintained a spot on the New York Chart every week since November 2010 to present
Worldwide Airplay including chart positions on European Blues Charts
LIVE
Kirsten and the band started 2011 with a bang at the Blind Raccoon Showcase during the
IBCs in Memphis, TN. In the audience were notable DJs, Club Owners, Blues Writers and
Editors, Record Labels, and 2011 BMA Nominees. Paul Benjamin (North Atlantic Blues
Fest; Time Out Pub music series) said: “I saw Kirsten Thien in Memphis for the first but not
the last time. I booked her on the spot!!! Great show great energy!!”
PRESS FAST-TRACK
“NYC-based singer/guitarist Kirsten Thien has served up a captivating soul set that, whether
smoldering or scorching, is always generating serious heat. … Find this one and buy it.”
Duane Verh, Jazz and Blues Report #332
"The tracks are hot, the vocals are even more smokin’. A most highly recommended album!"
Steve Jones, Blues Blast Magazine
“Take some hardcore blues, funk, soul, a touch of good old fashioned rock, blend well, kick
back and enjoy. Your biggest problem may be an uncontrollable urge to get up and dance.”
Bill Wilson, Billtown Blue Notes
“…this fire cracker is the package…Hot stuff.”
Chris Spector, Editor and Publisher, Midwest Record
“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
“In my opinion Kirsten is the best female blues talent of this year.”
Ton Wanten, Triple R Blues Radio, Limburg, Netherlands
www.kirstenthien.com ~ Management: Mark Meding
Email: [email protected] Phone: 917-797-8462
Screen Door Records, LLC ~ P.O. Box 91 ~ New York, NY 10031
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Additional reviews of Delicious confirmed for upcoming issues of: Blues Revue
and Blues Matters magazines.
Jazz and Blues Report – Issue #332
Downbeat 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
Pat St. John (DJ), B.B. King’s
Bluesville on Sirius/XM
“It's a great record! I'm enjoying the CD and playin' it on
Bluesville. Congratulations!”
Pat St John, B. B. King’s Bluesville, Channel 74 Sirius/XM
Satellite Radio
www.kirstenthien.com ~ Management: Mark Meding
Email: [email protected] Phone: 917-797-8462
Screen Door Records, LLC ~ P.O. Box 91 ~ New York, NY 10031
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Ripple Effect
The name of this blues and R&B album is dead-on. Kirsten Thien is “Delicious.” Her visage,
light complected with long curly red hair, showing just enough softness and cleavage to be
enticing, graces the front and the back of the CD When I opened the case the credits for all
thirteen tracks slowly unfolded. I immediately noticed the names of legends and heroes among
the liner notes. Ultimately, it is Thien’s songwriting and voice that determine the fate of this
album. Thien does not disappoint. She is provocative, sexy, playful and emotional. Her delivery
is gripping and gravelly, and her blues songwriting is world class. I’ve listened to this CD three
times today and I can’t get enough. I’m eating it up. Kirsten Thien is “Delicious.”
- Old School
http://ripplemusic.blogspot.com/2011/01/kirsten-thien-delicious.html
BlogCritics.com
The old saying says you can’t judge a book by its cover. No such problem with Kirsten Thien’s
Delicious, her third recording. … It’s an accurate reflection of the slinky, sexy vibe that
positively permeates Delicious. … But she’s smart, and as the package would suggest, she
knows how to use what she’s got to excellent effect. Sex has always been an integral element in
the blues, of course, but Thien wisely keeps things seductively naughty without degenerating
into decadence. Thien is a savvy and astute artist who knows exactly what she’s doing and who’s
determined to make a musical mark.
John Taylor, Blog Critics, Music Review
http://blogcritics.org/music/article/music-review-kirsten-thien-delicious/#ixzz1DPddpatk
Blues in Britain Magazine
…the NYC based musician has been honing her skills, and brings them all to bear on
"Delicious", her third album"Delicious" shows that Kirsten Thien is a real talent, and potentially
a force to be reckoned with. With the right exposure and backing she could easily crossover into
the mainstream. Definitely one to watch out for. Rating: 8
Gordon Baxter, Blues in Britain Magazine
http://www.blueprint-blues.co.uk/
MusikReviews.com
Delicious is a taste of the Blues that you will never forget. It’s like the warm apple pie your
grandmother made for you and even though she didn’t play a horn while you ate, it was still
good. Every track is somehow better than the one before it and leaves you suffering a huge let
down when the album ends after only 11 songs. But man alive, these 11 songs are fandamntastic!
The band Kirsten is playing with is tighter than a Japanese hotel room on every track and
compliment KT’s own guitar playing as well as her amazing voice. Her voice is clearly not the
result of “studio magic”. Thank whatever god you believe in that you’re not that “deaf dumb and
blind kid that sure played a mean pinball” and give your ears an early Christmas present. 5/5
Stars. ~Doug Morrissey, Muzikreviews.com
http://www.muzikreviews.com/reviews.php?ID=1254
www.kirstenthien.com ~ Management: Mark Meding
Email: [email protected] Phone: 917-797-8462
Screen Door Records, LLC ~ P.O. Box 91 ~ New York, NY 10031
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BluesRevue.com (aka Blues Wax) (Richard Ludmerer)
BluesWax Rating: 8
… Kirsten Thien has talent and intelligence galore. She writes her own expressive lyrics and
sings them with as much wrenching emotion as possible. Thien sings beautifully, but she is also
a unique-sounding artist who will capture your attention and keep it. Thien also covers Ida Cox’s
“Wild Women Don’t Have the Blues” and Willie Dixon’s “I Ain’t Superstitious.” Her versions
sound sexier than I remember the songs to be. I promise you will be captivated, too. The album
is meticulously produced by Erik Boyd. When I mentioned to Thien that she did not have the
typical blues voice she replied, “Scotch and cigarettes will cure that.” I love this woman. You
will, too. Richard Ludmerer is a contributing editor to BluesWax. Talk to him below.
http://bluesrevue.com/2011/01/kirsten-thien-delicious-1-28-11/
Blues & Rhythm Issue #255 - UK
This is the third album from this feisty-sounding singer and guitarist, and right from the first
notes of the strutting opener she exhibits a strong Stax/Memphis influence (there is some very
nice work from the horns on this set). The opener has guests Hubert Sumlin and the impressive
Arthur Neilson – DixieFrog watchers should be familiar with his name – trading hot guitar licks
too; Sumlin is even more impressive on the Chicago styled ‘Please Drive’, with an especially
breathy, sultry vocal from Kirsten. Elsewhere she tackles more Memphis derived sounds, a bit of
ultra-smooth soul, a little rock, funk and country, a different version of ‘I Ain’t Superstitious’
and the acoustic blues of Ida Cox’s ‘wild Women Don’t Have the Blues’. Overall this is an
impressive set – though not totally a blues set – and Kirsten is definitely a name to watch.
Norman Darwen
http://bluesandrhythm.co.uk
Brett Fleming, "Soul Stew", WEVL – Memphis, TN
Her strong voice, particularly soulful on many tracks, belies her age to a big degree, giving one
the feel that she's been at this for a while. I really like the fact that she wrote or co-wrote eight of
the eleven tracks on this disc and her originals are very well done with a wide variety of sounds
and styles. This would seemingly be a daunting task to accomplish but she pulls it off in fine
form. I really look forward to more "delicious" music from the voice of Kirsten Thien. ~Brett
Fleming, "Soul Stew", WEVL – Memphis, TN
Billtown Blue Notes
Sultry, sexy, rough as sandpaper yet smooth as silk, Kirsten Thien is a lot like a good, well-aged
scotch…smooth going down, leaving you with that warmth in your belly that once you've tasted
it, you'll never forget it. Delicious is just that…hotter than my uncle's used cars but real easy on
the ears. Then again that's a hard call to make, kind of like judging Memphis in May's Barbecue
Cook-Off…too many, too good to make a quick decision. Give it a listen and judge for yourself.
Take some hardcore blues, funk, soul, a touch of good old fashioned rock, blend well, kick back
and enjoy. Your biggest problem may be an uncontrollable urge to get up and dance. Chances are
real good that you won't be able to stop with just one listen.
Bill Wilson, Billtown Blue Notes by the Billtown Blues Society (2011 Keeping Blues Alive
Award)
http://www.billtownblues.org/
www.kirstenthien.com ~ Management: Mark Meding
Email: [email protected] Phone: 917-797-8462
Screen Door Records, LLC ~ P.O. Box 91 ~ New York, NY 10031
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Blues Blast Magazine
Sultry, seductive, rocking, hollering, testifying, smoking hot- this CD runs the gamut of emotions
and showcases the talents of this fine young artist. The tracks are hot, the vocals are even more
smokin’ and the backing musicians know when restraint is best and when to let it all out. This is
a marvelous CD by a great singer and songwriter. Whether it be a stripped down track with just
one or two people backing her or a song with big horn arrangements, the music evokes rawness
and emotions. Thien’s third CD make me want to run and check out her first two. A most
highly recommended album!
Reviewed by Steve Jones (also posted by the Cross Roads Blues Society)
http://crossroadsreviews.blogspot.com/
Kippenvel.nl
Thien is a great, but unfortunately yet undiscovered talent that rightly begs, moans and hollers to
be discovered eleven songs and two radio edits long.
Ruud Heijjer , ‘Kippenvel’ (‘Goose Bumps’) RTV Katwijk on FM 106.8, Netherlands
http://www.kippenvel.net/?p=3378#more-3378
Bluegrass Special
“Baby, You Can Drive My Car”
In keeping with various photos on the packaging of Delicious that show her on the one hand
glamorized and offering an enticing barefoot lower leg and in a tougher stance clad in a black
halter top and alligator skin patterned jeans, leaning confidently on her Telecaster, the music on
her third album is both sultry in a penthouse kind of way and aggressive, heated, and smoldering
in a raw, earthy manner.
Indeed, though, Thien’s own songwriting is really what brings it all back home: the steady
grooving soul of a captivating love devotional… The past few years have seen the rise of a
powerful generation of young female blues and blues-inspired artists who do it all--sing, write,
play--and comprise a new and burgeoning second golden era who are making this music seem as
vital as ever, and more honest, less contrived than anything the pop mainstream has to offer.
With Delicious having nary a false note on it, Kirsten Thien ascends to the front ranks of that
generation--it, and she, will not be denied.
David McGee, Bluegrass Special; Beyond The Blue
http://thebluegrassspecial.com/archive/2010/november10/kirsten-thien-delicious-review.php
Rock and Reprise
Remember when the labels put those stickers on the albums which said in large letters, “Play
This Loud!”? Slap one on this. Want blues? Actually, there's not a track on this album which
doesn't deserve it. There are multiple reasons to dig the songs, from production (which is first
class) to sound (again, first class) to song choice (big thumbs up) to arrangements (as tasteful as
they get--- especially the brass) to musicianship (this is as professional as it gets, my friends)... I
could go on, but I will save you the time and effort. Whether you like the blues or not, Delicious
is an album you should hear. Let me put it this way. If someone put this CD in my stocking at
Christmas, I would play hell to find something good enough to pay them back. Oh, and did I
www.kirstenthien.com ~ Management: Mark Meding
Email: [email protected] Phone: 917-797-8462
Screen Door Records, LLC ~ P.O. Box 91 ~ New York, NY 10031
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mention that my favorite songs on the album are original? Maybe I should write another review
keying on those. Or you could take my word for it. But don't take my word for it. Check it out.
There. Now you have no excuse. You might even thank me for it.
Frank O. Gutch Jr, Rock and Reprise http://www.rockandreprise.net/thien.html
Midwest Record
Anybody that calls Thien ‘Bonnie Raitt lite' needs to go back and listen to "Give It Up" again
and dust off some old memories. Thien is the latest in a series of wild women who will not have
the blues strutting her stuff and showing she means business. …this fire cracker is the package.
Man up, put the emo aside and enjoy the ride into adulthood. Hot stuff.
Chris Spector, Editor and Publisher, Midwest Record http://midwestrecord.com/MWR249.html
Blues in the Northwest
Here’s a delightful third full-length album from New York-based singer/songwriter Kirsten
Thien – a lovely blend of soul-flavoured blues, with a touch of jazz and more. For a New York
City recording it has a very Memphis feel, which can only be a good thing!
Grahame Rhodes, Blues in the Northwest
http://www.bluesinthenorthwest.com/index.php/2010/12/24/review-kirsten-thien-delicious/
Juke Joint Soul
“Please Drive” jumps out as a possible Blues Music Award or Blues Blast Music Award “Song
of the Year” nominee, unmistakable blues and a sparkling fresh take on very familiar melodic
materials. It is a great song, a straight forward and not especially “vampy” or “campy” or
“ironical” assertion of female desire, a clear and honest statement still not common in 2010, and
so, a little edgy. The songwriting here is quite good. Thien has a gorgeous voice, and is a skilled
singer. This is not one of those athletic expositions so common in the blues today, where
someone shows off their singing, guitar playing, or harmonica playing to who knows what
purpose and limited effect. When Thien shouts there is perfect motivation in the lyrics, tempo,
melody; when she “coos” you know exactly why. When Thien talks to you, you feel talked to.
Thien’s Delicious really is shiny and alluring.
Dale Clark, Juke Joint Soul
http://jukejointsoul.blogspot.com/2010/11/kirsten-thein-delicious.html
Nashville Blues Society
Kirsten Thien has that definitive "wild streak" in her that was shared by the fiercely-independent
blues women of past generations. Her third overall release is entitled "Delicious, " and it is just
that-thirteen cuts of which eight she had a hand in writing either whole or in part, showing off a
mature look at life, love and how to deal with it. She possesses a great set of pipes, and puts
them to the test on this set. Purring, growling, whispering and howling, she uses her vocals to
reach out and grab you on songs that range from STAX-flavored soul, funky jazz, to straight
acoustic blues. Kirsten Thien shows the blues world that there is still a place for a headstrong,
ebullient, "wild woman" with a take-no-prisoners attitude in her singing and writing. For a
"Delicious" good time, check out this album today!
Sheryl and Don Crow, Nashville Blues Society
http://www.myspace.com/nashvillebluessociety/blog/540099848
www.kirstenthien.com ~ Management: Mark Meding
Email: [email protected] Phone: 917-797-8462
Screen Door Records, LLC ~ P.O. Box 91 ~ New York, NY 10031
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Sex, God and Rock ‘n Roll
With her new release Kirsten has progressed from an interesting newcomer to a fully fledged,
country-soul diva of enormous, world class talent, presence and quality. I have not heard a white
singer as good as this for many a year. I honestly place her in the same class as Maria McKee
and Maggie Bell, and those of you who have been following my blog for a while will know that
my compliments don't come any higher than that when it comes to singers. "Delicious" mixes the
blues, soul and country seamlessly and should appeal to fans of all three genres. It certainly
appealed to me and on the first listen. But you must decide for yourself, although I'll be
extremely surprised if I am not greeted with a chorus of "Brilliant discovery, MadPriest!"
Mad Priest
http://revjph.blogspot.com/2010/10/from-dna-that-gave-world-lois-keen.html
BlueNight.com
So she doesn’t just record CDs for the sake of it, she picks and chooses the moment when she
has the best selection of music available. That moment would appear to be now. This is an
accomplished album by a very talented artist and it deserves a listen!
Terry Clear, (Mr. Fat Ass), WHOISTHEMONK WorldPress.com
http://whoisthemonk.wordpress.com/2010/12/11/kirsten-thien-delicious-2010/
http://www.bluenight.com/BluesBytes/su1110.html
http://www.weamea.com/music/music.do?musicId=716373835b2d4e9a9f6517f4172a326a
Cascade Blues Society
Thien can make the musical pot come to a boil. And just watch it boil over onto the burner! This
disc cooks and serves up some mighty tasty soulful tunes and lays down a mean guitar lick here
and there. This lady’s the full package! But if there is any one point that is going to draw new
audiences toward Kirsten Thien, it is without doubt that sensational voice of hers. It purrs with
sex and grit. It’s hypnotic and will catch you under its spell in no time. Kirsten Thien is by all
means the next great triple threat of the blues: vocalist, guitarist and songwriter. Delicious stands
tall. And a more fitting title couldn’t be had, because that is exactly what this CD is, Delicious!
Greg Johnson, Cascade Blues Association
http://cascadeblues.org/joomla/index.php/bluesnotes-online/cd-reviews/732-qdeliciousq
Blues Van (Hungary)
"The songs with outstanding instrumentation and with various tempo contain the special mix of
blues, soul and rock’n’roll and they let us fly from one mood to the other. Hearing the voice of
the young and attractive singer, the name of Bonnie Raitt came into my mind more times, but
despite the similar tone, Thien has her own style." "I think this CD convinces even those, who
take those discs reluctantly in their hands on which female performer played / sang blues.”
Attila Horváth, Blues van
www.bluesvan.hu
www.kirstenthien.com ~ Management: Mark Meding
Email: [email protected] Phone: 917-797-8462
Screen Door Records, LLC ~ P.O. Box 91 ~ New York, NY 10031
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Guitarzysta Magzyn (Poland)
"Delicious" is a typical record for singing ladies, where the rhythm & blues industry is missing.
By "normal" I mean a specific approach to composing and recording records. The idea is that
everything is designed to highlight the possibility of vocal artist. Do not forget also that built
here largely on the melodies, and many of them memorable. A prominent part of the composition
of the copyright works of the artist, and several covers of blues will do with certainty, although a
small degree, satisfy purystom. 7 / 10
Kuba Chmiel, Guitarzysta Magazyn, Poland
http://www.magazyngitarzysta.pl/muzyka/recenzje/5447-kirsten-thien-delicious.html
BlueNight.com (2nd review)
As advertised, Thien possesses a very supple, versatile vocal style, comfortably moving from the
down and dirty blues to sultry soul and pop to jazz. Keep your eyes out for Kirsten Thien. Based
on her latest effort, we’ll be hearing more from her in the future.
Graham Clarke, Blues Bytes
http://www.bluenight.com/BluesBytes/wn1210.html
Triple R Blues Radio
Wanted to let you know that the Kirsten Thien album is doing great on Triple R. Personally I
think this is one of the best (blues) albums I have heard this year!!!!!!!!!! I think she has
managed to create her own style in an existing genre of the blues. In my opinion Kirsten is the
best female blues talent of this year.
Ton Wanten, Triple R Blues Radio, Limburg, Netherlands.
WJAB 90.9 FM, Huntsville, AL
REALLY strong record from Kirsten Thien. Serious writing, very sultry-but-not-slutty delivery
from an appealing voice, and quality production—she’s going to get a lot of spins on WJAB
from me, too.
Talkin' the Blues with Microwave Dave, WJAB 90.9 FM, Huntsville, AL
Blues Art Studio (pending publication)
Kirsten has been compared by some to Bonnie Raitt in her approach to her music; but, after
listening to this album I am more inclined to think along the lines of the fiery confident,
sensually swaggering raunchiness of Tina Turner. The eleven numbers on the album are as
diverse as they are satisfying and they impressively display Kirsten’s talents, not only in her
obvious writing skills, but also her capability in choosing the right number and how to interpret it
to its’ best effect. Recommended!
Brian Harman., BluesArt Studio (Austria)
Blues in the Northwest
Here’s a delightful third full-length album from New York-based singer/songwriter Kirsten
Thien – a lovely blend of soul-flavoured blues, with a touch of jazz and more. For a New York
City recording it has a very Memphis feel, which can only be a good thing!
Grahame Rhodes, Blues in the Northwest
http://www.bluesinthenorthwest.com/index.php/2010/12/24/review-kirsten-thien-delicious/
www.kirstenthien.com ~ Management: Mark Meding
Email: [email protected] Phone: 917-797-8462
Screen Door Records, LLC ~ P.O. Box 91 ~ New York, NY 10031
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BluesRevue.com (aka Blues Wax) (Rick Galusha)
Not Just Another Redheaded Blues Singer
BluesWax Rating: 9
By mandate it seems that every white woman in the blues genre is compared to Bonnie Raitt.
While the yardstick is immense, the expectation has become a cliché. On her third album,
Delicious, Kirsten Thien, another redheaded blues woman, proffers an exceptional album that
has immense commercial potential.
The production, playing, and vocal lines are more suburban than urban, but the textures and
performances make for a world-class blues album. This is a very solid, immediately enjoyable
album that a wide base of blues fans should readily embrace. This album is at least six songs
deep for radio airplay. If one is able to judge a book by its cover, or in this case a compact disc,
this is a well-thought-out, emotionally pure effort that shows the blues in potentially its most
viable resurgence. Thien is an artist worth watching closely.
Rick Galusha is a contributing editor to BluesWax. Y ou may offer Rick comments below.
http://bluesrevue.com/2010/12/kirsten-thien-delicious/
The Norman Transcript (Norman, OK)
Jump blues chanteuse Kirsten Thien’s third album starts with a fiery blast of brass. It’s a hot first
taste of an album memorable for being a tribute to love and lust. Aurally these songs taste good
but don’t be surprised if you have hickies on your ears after listening. Should get the cat on a hot
tin roof award of the year for the vocals on this burner. Lyrics drip lasciviously from Thien’s lips
as the rhythm guitar miraculously grows claws. Actually, you get a feel for Delicious’ heat even
before the first note. Thien’s tastefully erotic cover photo features the attractive young woman in
purple passion lingerie. Delicious is scrumptious ear candy and perfect boudoir soundtrack.
Doug Hill The Norman Transcript
http://normantranscript.com/entertainment/x2036086440/Thien-puts-out-fiery-3rd-album
Blues Underground Network
They say when you have all the right ingredients together and mix and cook them all in the right
way, you tend to windup with something Delicious. Such is the case with Kirsten Thien's Sultry
and Sexy release, tastefully named, "Delicious". "Delicious" starts off pretty hot n heavy and if
you are not careful you may begin feeling like a bit of a voyeur… After listening to "Delicious",
their will be a lot of things certain to you, and those are that Kirsten Thien is the total package
with a great voice, outstanding writing skills, and a pretty darn good guitar player to boot. With
this Album, Thien' has managed once again to serve up a tasty treat of music that shows us all
why she is simply "Delicious". A very good and highly recommended Album from an
exceptional talent.
John Vermilyea, (Blues Underground Network)
http://bluesunderground.blogspot.com/2010/11/cd-review-kirsten-thien-delicious.html
www.kirstenthien.com ~ Management: Mark Meding
Email: [email protected] Phone: 917-797-8462
Screen Door Records, LLC ~ P.O. Box 91 ~ New York, NY 10031
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Blinded By Sound (Josh Hathaway)
Her voice conveys so much with so little effort at its best. She mixes equal parts charm,
sweetness, and sensuality while exuding charm, charisma, and kindness. Delicious succeeds as
much on charisma as it does songs. There is something immensely likable about the sum that
exceeds the impact of what these individual parts should add up to. She's a gifted singer with
enough writing know-how for part of a record but might do well to team with other writers to
generate enough material for an entire album. The results are indeed delicious when all the
ingredients are mixed but her most satisfying meal lies ahead of her.
Josh Hathaway, Blinded By Sound
http://blindedbysound.com/post/viewPost/cd_review_kirsten_thien__delicious/01ee21986af5ae2f2aa43d1dea189c2c
Blinded By Sound (Joanie Hunt)
I love music that gets me up and dancing from the first note. That’s exactly what you get with
Kirsten Thien’s Delicious. Aside from the confident delivery of well-written songs, the artful
arrangement of each tune builds and rests and builds and rests perfectly. Sexy and soulful, bold
and sassy, intimate and breathtaking at all the right places, you just can’t ask for anything better.
Kirsten Thien knows what she’s doing. She puts everything she has into every song, knowing
when and where and what to emphasize and for how long.
My guess is she pulls this off expertly during live performances, resulting in plenty of men
swooning after her, women taking copious notes, and everyone sexually charged and ready to go.
I know there are bound to be too many reviewers out there who are going to be quick to jump up
and compare her to known female performers. I refuse to be one of them. I hear a few influences,
of course, but mostly what I hear is a vibrant woman who’s singing from way down deep within
her soul. She understands the power of chemistry and she shares what she knows, not needing to
rely on whether or not her voice occasionally sounds like someone else. Thien brings her own
charms and talents to the table and serves up an ample and Delicious bounty of her own making.
Crisp, sweet, with enough bite, Delicious is the blues album we’ve all been waiting for. That it
comes from a woman hardly seems the point, but it is worth mentioning as in this day and age,
very few women are able to make such an outstanding first impression without relying heavily
on building a "sounds just like" or "covers the material of" disc. If there’s a serious misstep
anywhere on the entire album, I’m not hearing it.
I’m now curious enough to check out Kirsten Thien’s first and second efforts, She Really Is and
Y ou’ve Got Me, but mostly I’m already looking forward to her next release and the opportunity
to see her perform in person.
Joanie Hunt, Blinded By Sound
http://blindedbysound.com/post/viewPost/music_review_kirsten_thien__delicious/a28aa77b6c41a1db9b427df3c47fc9eb
www.kirstenthien.com ~ Management: Mark Meding
Email: [email protected] Phone: 917-797-8462
Screen Door Records, LLC ~ P.O. Box 91 ~ New York, NY 10031
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Rock Over America
Kirsten Thien’s third full length album, Delicious, offers her fans a wide spectrum of music.
From ballads to funky grooves, there’s something for everybody.
Melissa Martinez
http://www.rockoveramerica.com/?view=Cdreview&id=272
Kentuckiana Blues Review
This CD grows on you. At first listen, “Delicious” is simply a bit “tasty.” Thien’s vocals are
pleasant enough and the instrumentation is adequate. Put on headphones and listen again. This
one requires a second glance – which then reveals the nuances and subtleties likely missed
during the initial audio indulgence. There are 13 songs, and Thien created most of them. Erik
Boyd co-wrote several with her and did an excellent job as the CD’s producer. On second
thought, this CD is quite “delicious” after all.
Les Reynolds, Kentuckiana Blues Review
Carl’s Juke Joint (blog)
I picked up Kirsten Thien's new album, "Delicious," because I saw Hubert Sumlin's name in the
credits.
Indeed, his steamy blues licks fuel "Please Drive," my favorite track on the album, but Thien's
vocals are even sultrier. Thien can get nasty, too, as she does on "Get Outta the Funk, Get Into
the Groove."
Either way, she sings with attitude and I'm mighty glad I saw Sumlin's name in the credits.
Carl Abernathy
http://cahlsjukejoint.blogspot.com/2010/12/kirsten-thien-delicious.html
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