“An Auckland Identity on the jazz/vocal scene with band The Fondue Set, Caitlin Smith has slipped effortlessly into songwriter mode.… Smith has near-perfect ‘phrasing’ – putting the words in exactly the right place at exactly the right time. Sounds simple enough but it’s a talent that makes her songs soar to life”.… Read the rest

“Immediately impressive is the spaciousness of these live-in-the-studio recordings: a fine setting for Smith’s bittersweet word play and liquid amber vocals. She’s an extraordinary singer with vast reserves of firepower and the smarts to keep diva elasticity well in check – at the service of her songs.… Read the rest

“She has a very interesting style… you just know it’s from New Zealand. It has so many New Zealand-isms in it. Very engaging. She has a very good voice and she has written herself lyrics and given herself a whole message that she has such conviction with.… Read the rest

“Caitlin Smith has a great set of lungs. The first album to feature primary her own songs (of the Joni Mitchell confessional variety) gets a semi-acoustic, sensitive jazzy backing from her group, and it’s an all-round classy affair.” Gary Steel – Metro, April 2005… Read the rest