"Each song on Queen of My Castle features an urgency, with stinging guitar solos and solid riffs. Interestingly, while Rein was heavily influenced by Stevie Ray Vaughan, she doesn’t mindlessly mimic his style. Her solos have lots of big bends, like Vaughan’s, but there’s also a simplicity and directness that’s all Rein’s own."
AMERICAN BLUES SCENE
"On Queen of My Castle the first six songs are unabashedly centered around standard blues structures and tones. This is not derisive, but rather a nod to Rein’s arrival as a fully formed blues figure who is not afraid to showcase her gruffly sparkled voice and creative guitar ideas."
BLUES ROCK REVIEW
"Diana Rein is a very rare combination of considerable and ever evolving guitar skills, excellent song writing, stunning good looks, and a voice that will really get under your skin and tug at your soul in only the most positive of ways."
BLUES ROCK REVIEWS
"On Queen of My Castle Rein's unique vocal swagger is punctuated by shredding rhythms, gritty guitars and a locker full of solidly embedded, catchy hooks."
ROCKBANDS OF LA- JEFF LAUFER
“Long Road is proof that Diana Rein can do whatever she wants musically - writing, singing, or playing. An unbelievable album from an unbelievable talent!”
BLUE MONDAY MONTHLY —
“Give a good listen to both the heartbroken 'Wicked' and the pleading 'Don't Walk Away.' Keep an eye out for Diana Rein.”
BLUES ROCK REVIEW —
“Long Road displays Rein's scorching guitar riffs and sultry vocals. The perfect blend of hard-hitting blues and rock guaranteed to excite blues fans!”
AMERICAN BLUES SCENE —
“I can't recall a recording by an artist early in their career that left me longing to hear their future more than Diana Rein.”
BLUESROCKERS —
“Strong set of original tunes...fine guitarist and has a haunting Emmylou Harris-like quality to her vocals.”
