[1] In an appraisal of her self-titled 1992 album, reviewer William Echard wrote: "Olsen plays modern acoustic folk-rock, at times firmly rooted in the blues ...

"[6] Reviewing Live Around The World (1997), Stephen Ide wrote in Dirty Linen: "She tells stories of trekking through Alaska on snowmobiles to gigs or of dancing with a drunk, and then sings everything from sweet, passionate piano ballads to rollicking folk-rock or growling, raucous blues.

"[5] Reviewing her 2008 release Quiet Blue for Trad and Now magazine, Tony Smith wrote: "As always, it is Kristina Olsen's voice, complemented by guitar, which will win new admirers.

This is certainly music for grown-ups, but Kristina Olsen has a playful and youthful approach which means there is nothing heavy in her songs ... We should all take our time listening to this superb songwriter.

"[7] Pamela Murray Winters, in the MusicHound's Folk Essential Album Guide, writes: "Her music and manner are unabashedly warm and inviting.