Nobody else even comes close to what these women are up to. The material tends toward the melancholy, with catchy choruses and melodies that frequently evoke the thoughtful, George Harrison side of the Beatles. It’s sufficiently accessible for fans of the WB network but edgy enough to grab a hardened, cynical NY club audience. While the live show emphasizes the vocal side of the band, this ep showcases Aimee’s songwriting skills and choice of musicians. Jon Graboff, guitarist and steel player who has done time with numerous NYC notables (Amy Rigby, Demolition String Band, the Dark Horses) and is one of the most soulful players on the planet, is all over this record. Contributing steel, electric guitar and mandolin, he blazes most brightly on Why Should I Care, with its biting guitar lines providing a sharp edge for Aimee and her two backup singers, Kathleen Hunt and Nina Schmir, to gaze out over. The title track, a gentle fingerpicking tune, is a strong example of her slower, more introspective songs, while Lonely Me sets an upbeat, Magical Mystery Tour melody to a swinging country beat. Recorded by Tony Maimone at Studio G in Brooklyn, the production is raw and tasteful: no schlocky synthesizers, phony strings or drum machines on this album. With her honeyed soprano, Aimee is an excellent singer in her own right, but deserves even more credit for having the guts to share the stage with two other topnotch vocalists, each of whom has more than enough stage presence, vocal talent and emotional depth to front a band of her own.

- Alan Young, Trifecta Records

'Not Even You' has some nice harmonies along with a very catchy and interesting melody. Her lyrics are fabulous as well:

'For the first time in my life
I'm not looking for love
I'm content with the ground at my feet
And the sky up above
For the first time in my life
I swear that it's true
I blieve I don't need anything
Not even You'
Title track, 'Owning Up,' has beautiful guitar picking and background vocals. This is reminiscent of Dar William's style.

If you enjoy well-written pop/folk you deserve to check out Aimee Van Dyne.

--Amy Lotsberg, "Collected Sounds"

Aimee Van Dyne mixes the acoustic simplicity of folk rock with a jazz influence to come up with a promising set of 5 songs on this CD. Van Dyne's mellow sophistication seems like it would be more at home in the coffee shops of the West Coast than in her native New York, but it just goes to show that good music can find an audience anywhere.

My favorite is 'Lonely Me,' a catchy, country-influenced song that sticks in your head without being insipid. Another strong track is 'Owning Up,' an introspective piece about responsibility and determination, an antidote to the 'me, me, me' mentality too often seen in today's performers.

. . .this is a promising effort from Van Dyne, whose clear, honest vocals and modern sense of harmony will carry the day for her.

--David Lockeretz, "The Muse's Muse"

Aimee Van Dyne's well-produced five-song EP revives the neglected subgenre of rock harmony.

The two songs up front are the strongest. From the opening snare strikes, the dark rocker "Not Even You" captivates, fusing upbeat lyrics with a somber melody and minor-kep harmonies. When the CSNY-like backing vocals enter in the second verse, the effect is magical.

The spell continues with "Why Should I Care," which performs the oppposite trick of putting an ode to lonliness in a sunny musical setting. (The lyrics aren't printed, but are available at Van Dyne's web site.)

Van Dyne's own voice is on the wispy side. . . but with Nina Schmir and Kathleen Hunt fleshing out the sound, the voices meld into a thing of beauty. . . I should also note that (the EP) provides only a colorful shadow of the effect her vocal trio produces at its live performances. Fans of Fleetwood Mac, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, En Vogue, or any pop group know for fine harmonies should pay heed. There aren't many artists doing this these days, which makes Van Dyne's contribution all the more welcome"

--Jon Sobel, Kozmicblues.net

New York City singer-songwriter Aimee Van Dyne has released a short debut CD called 'Owning Up" that is built on good vocal arrangements, harmonies, and instrumentation.

Aimee has a soulful voice, but Kathleen Hunt and pianist Nina Schmir lend their own sweet voices to form a very pleasant vocal blend.

Also featured is steel guitarist Jon Graboff, who lends his considerable skills on several tunes, which gives this folk CD a slight nod towards the country music genre. Aimee has also proven, with her choice of musical support, to be a keep composer and arranger.

--Les Reynolds, Indie-Music.com