Lydia Pense, the missing link between Timi Yuro and Teena Marie in the pantheon of great blue-eyed soul women, is back with her first album in 29 years... the focus throughout is on Pense, who's as soulful as ever, though she no longer screams. Her gritty alto pipes project newly subtle nuances, at times suggesting Betty LaVette's influence. San Francisco Bay Guardian
Lydia Pense and Cold Blood work in close coordination on Transfusion, bringing forth a big, soulful sound...filled with lots of funky instrumental work, lively vocals, and good material. Transfusion's soulful groove is easy to enjoy.
AMG/allmusic
Cold Blood rocked the Fillmore with Lydia Pense's powerful chops and a strong horn section during those vintage years... The years have been very kind to Lydia Pense with a voice that reflects Janis Joplin 's in power and quality, the singer has matured like vintage wine...produced by veterans Steve Dunne and Skip Mesquite, the Transfusion CD remains true to Cold Blood's traditional burning delivery of good tunes Jazzreview.com
Transfusion is the group's first new music in 30 years, and it packs all the punch and funk and bright, tight horns that the old stuff had...As long as Cold Blood makes music this good, fans surely hope the band's saga will never end. The Sacramento Bee
Even after 30 years off wax and out of the tracks, Pense belts that big voice out of that little girl and re-launches some great audio fantasies... this is a throwback for yuppies that miss that old East Bay Grease sound. Midwest Record Recap
Transfusion features Lydia Pense doing what she does best: cultivating the perfect blend of funk, R&B and the blues with a tight sound and horn-driven melodies... Transfusion is the result of the experience of the last 40 plus years, and features Michelle Shocked on Down To The Bone and Lenny Williams who does a duet with Pense on "It Could Be Me, It Must Be You". The album is graced with the fine musicians that make up Cold Blood... John Shelton/ Ivany Top 21
The band's sound today is rooted in its original sound, but with a contemporary feel. Backed by a powerful rhythm section and a dynamic horn section, the legendary Lydia Pense continues to deliver an inspiring blend of funk, soul and blues. Little Fox Theater
Lydia Pense and Cold Blood work in close coordination on Transfusion, bringing forth a big, soulful sound...filled with lots of funky instrumental work, lively vocals, and good material. Transfusion's soulful groove is easy to enjoy.
AMG/allmusic
Cold Blood rocked the Fillmore with Lydia Pense's powerful chops and a strong horn section during those vintage years... The years have been very kind to Lydia Pense with a voice that reflects Janis Joplin 's in power and quality, the singer has matured like vintage wine...produced by veterans Steve Dunne and Skip Mesquite, the Transfusion CD remains true to Cold Blood's traditional burning delivery of good tunes Jazzreview.com
Transfusion is the group's first new music in 30 years, and it packs all the punch and funk and bright, tight horns that the old stuff had...As long as Cold Blood makes music this good, fans surely hope the band's saga will never end. The Sacramento Bee
Even after 30 years off wax and out of the tracks, Pense belts that big voice out of that little girl and re-launches some great audio fantasies... this is a throwback for yuppies that miss that old East Bay Grease sound. Midwest Record Recap
Transfusion features Lydia Pense doing what she does best: cultivating the perfect blend of funk, R&B and the blues with a tight sound and horn-driven melodies... Transfusion is the result of the experience of the last 40 plus years, and features Michelle Shocked on Down To The Bone and Lenny Williams who does a duet with Pense on "It Could Be Me, It Must Be You". The album is graced with the fine musicians that make up Cold Blood... John Shelton/ Ivany Top 21
The band's sound today is rooted in its original sound, but with a contemporary feel. Backed by a powerful rhythm section and a dynamic horn section, the legendary Lydia Pense continues to deliver an inspiring blend of funk, soul and blues. Little Fox Theater
