Bluegrass Unlimited Reviews “Home On The Hill”

“Susie Glaze is an enticing folk singer from California’s gold coast, possessing a sultry soprano vocal style that contains a distinct Jean Ritchie influence. “Home On The Hill” is her debut recording and includes material extracted from a variety of sources ranging from bluegrass (“Making Plans,” “Wichita,” and “Who Will Watch The Home Place”) to public domain pieces like “Lightning Express” and “Go Dig My Grave” (i.e. “Butcher Boy”). Also included are several pieces from friend and mentor Jean Ritchie. Of the 13 selections, some of the more noticeable standouts include the Celtic-flavored “Brightest And Best,” “One More Mile,” and Lucinda Williams’ “Prove My Love.” For a first time effort, “Home On The Hill” definitely scores a musical home run and is one of the more significant folk efforts of recent memory.”