"Bethel Steele is a sultry-voiced young folk performer a far cut above the average. The album as a whole is by turns tinged with pleasant soul, jazz, and country elements. But I was most gratified by the sheer virtuosity of some of these songs, which, featuring sterling arrangements and backed by a very fine lineup of musicians, more than occasionally reach the bardic heights of Van Morrison at his best. I am thinking in particular of songs such as the emotionally evincing and superlative title track, the moody and resonant “Far Woods,” and the elegaic “Eighty-Five.” " -Francis DiMenno, The Noise Boston
"Bethel Steele writes simple and direct poetry, and sets it to beautiful music. She writes in the first person, and I get the sense that she has lived these songs, even if they did not all happen to her as described in the lyric. She sings in a smoky alto, and she never raises her voice. But the emotions come through loud and clear. At the festival, she appeared solo, with just her guitar for accompaniment, and her songs worked that way. But, on the album, she is backed by a small band, and she makes particularly good use of cello and fiddle. She proves to be a very talented arranger, and her songs shine as a result. The singer-songwriter movement started in the early 1970s. By now, it can be called a tradition, and with Bethel Steele, it is in good hands." -Oliver DiPlace, music blog review
"Bethel has been a wonderful addition to the Monday night show. She's got a genuine feel of unpretentiousness that comes out in her songs, leaving the listener with a warm feel of honesty, soul and comfort. Her delivery is solid and her songs are from the heart. Even her sweet and humble stage banter leaves you feeling that Bethel Steele is the real deal. With her passionate voice and solid delivery, Bethel is a hit!" - Tom Bianchi, host of the Lizard Lounge Open Mic Challenge
