3 stars (out of 5) - "...has honed and gathered her various vocal styles...into a sleek, multifaceted whole....when Hawkins is on, she's on at full wattage...", 4 stars (out of 5) - "...TIMBRE is even raunchier, despite melodies as sensuous as incense. Hers are lyrics that never seem to flinch from honesty...or sex. What an interesting life she must lead."