Released 6 years ago this September
An Evening of New York Songs and Stories
Suzanne Vega · 2020
63 min · 24 tracks · alternative rock
A poignant blend of storytelling and melody that captures the essence of New York's vibrant culture.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- story-driven moments of nostalgia
- intimate reflections on city life
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- engaging anecdotes between songs
- for evening relaxation
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced energy
- seek standalone hits only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2020, Suzanne Vega released 'An Evening of New York Songs and Stories' as a reflective project during a period of personal and global upheaval. This album follows her previous work, 'Tales from the Realm of the Queen of Pentacles' (2014), showcasing her continued evolution as a storyteller and artist. Vega's return to live recordings emphasizes her connection to New York City, a central theme in her career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lisa Germano· Natalie Merchant· Aimee Mann
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Marlene on the Wall 4:19
- 2 Luka 4:03
- 3 ‘So How Many People Are Here From Out of Town?’ 0:44
- 4 New York Is a Woman 3:16
- 5 ‘This Next Song Takes Place on 59th Street…’ 0:39
- 6 Frank and Ava 2:43
- 7 ‘So I Myself Came to New York City When I Was 2 ½ Years Old’ 0:26
- 8 Gypsy 4:28
- 9 Freeze Tag 2:52
- 10 Pornographer’s Dream 3:39
- 11 ‘This Next Song Is Called New York Is My Destination’ 0:21
- 12 New York Is My Destination 3:19
- 13 ‘The First Time I Saw Lou Reed…’ 0:50
- 14 Walk on the Wild Side 4:15
- 15 Ludlow Street 3:33
- 16 Cracking 3:03
- 17 ‘And Now We’ve Got a Song About Those Times…’ 0:07
- 18 Some Journey 4:49
- 19 ‘I’m Gonna Close With This Song…’ 0:10
- 20 Tom’s Diner 5:03
- 21 ‘Would You Like Another One?’ 0:17
- 22 Anniversary 3:03
- 23 Tombstone 3:02
- 24 Thin Man 4:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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