Bird by Bird, like Hello Goodbye, takes her alto from smoky, red-velvet lounge singer to some twangs of country to forays into reggae. Versatility has always been a feature of Choffel’s music, and her fourth album is noncommittal in almost every way but one: the singer’s ability to harness and showcase her voice as the album’s most deft instrument.— Abby Johnston, Austin Chronicle

“Choffel wraps positive lyrics in music that range from brassy to sassy to introspective. A first-class singer, Choffel has the kind of voice that commands attention; the kind of voice that makes listeners shut up for fear they’ll miss something. And that smoky, soulful voice, mixed with indie-pop and jazz sensibilities, provides a beautiful vehicle for her words. — Jim Beal, San Antonio Express-News