Close-Up Series
Suzanne Vega · 2014
277 min · 83 tracks · alternative rock
Intimate storytelling unfolds over delicate melodies, showcasing Vega's distinct vocals and poignant lyricism.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate storytelling through melodies
- wave-like pacing with emotional depth
- delicate vocals for quiet moments
- reflective listening during solitude
- dynamic collection of personal narratives
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer standalone singles over collections
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2014, Suzanne Vega was revisiting her extensive catalog with the 'Close-Up Series', a project that reimagined her earlier works. This series came after several years of varied artistic exploration, including her 2007 album 'Beauty & Crime'. The release marked a reflective phase in her career, allowing her to reinterpret and recontextualize her most beloved songs for a new audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lisa Germano· Natalie Merchant· Aimee Mann
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Small Blue Thing 4:04
- 2 Caramel 3:06
- 3 (If You Were) In My Movie 2:55
- 4 Gypsy 4:09
- 5 Marlene on the Wall 4:15
- 6 (I’ll Never Be) Your Maggie May 3:36
- 7 Harbor Song 4:17
- 8 Headshots 2:54
- 9 Songs in Red and Gray 4:15
- 10 Stockings 3:39
- 11 Some Journey 4:22
- 12 Bound 4:15
Disc 2
- 1 Luka 3:13
- 2 Zephyr & I 3:09
- 3 NY Is a Woman 2:58
- 4 In Liverpool 4:49
- 5 Calypso 3:45
- 6 Fat Man & Dancing Girl 2:17
- 7 The Queen & The Soldier 5:02
- 8 Rock in This Pocket (Song of David) 3:39
- 9 Angel’s Doorway 2:53
- 10 Ironbound/Fancy Poultry 5:01
- 11 Neighborhood Girls 3:32
- 12 Tom’s Diner 4:33
- 13 The Man Who Played God 3:07
Disc 3
- 1 Undertow 3:31
- 2 When Heroes Go Down 2:05
- 3 My Favorite Plum 2:37
- 4 Solitude Standing 3:58
- 5 Cracking 2:58
- 6 Last Year's Troubles 3:08
- 7 Solitaire 2:15
- 8 Tombstone 2:46
- 9 Blood Makes Noise 3:05
- 10 50-50 Chance 2:48
- 11 Penitent 4:08
- 12 Straight Lines 4:02
- 13 Pornographer's Dream 3:31
- 14 Instant of the Hour After 3:10
Disc 4
- 1 Rosemary 2:54
- 2 Honeymoon Suite 3:13
- 3 World Before Columbus 3:01
- 4 As You Are Now 2:29
- 5 Soap and Water 2:52
- 6 Widow’s Walk 3:42
- 7 Blood Sings 3:21
- 8 Bad Wisdom 3:11
- 9 Ludlow Street 3:11
- 10 Tired of Sleeping 3:48
- 11 Pilgrimage 4:27
- 12 Brother Mine 3:15
- 13 The Silver Lady 5:36
- 14 Daddy Is White 2:44
Disc 5
- 1 99.9F° 3:06
- 2 It Makes Me Wonder 4:04
- 3 Freeze Tag 2:53
- 4 Knight Moves 3:51
- 5 Luka (Spanish version) 3:25
- 6 Frank and Ava 2:38
- 7 Wooden Horse (Casper Hauser’s Song) 4:23
- 8 Song of Sand 3:10
- 9 Room off the Street 2:57
- 10 Priscilla 3:40
- 11 Anniversary 3:05
- 12 Language 4:04
Disc 6
- 1 Introduction From Suzanne 4:00
- 2 Tom’s Diner 2:22
- 3 Interview 0:53
- 4 Rock in this Pocket 4:09
- 5 Interview 1:25
- 6 Gypsy 6:33
- 7 Interview 2:35
- 8 Solitude Standing 3:53
- 9 Interview 0:58
- 10 Room Off the Street 3:02
- 11 Interview 0:38
- 12 Silver Lady 4:58
- 13 Interview 1:57
- 14 Daddy Is White 3:13
- 15 Interview 1:02
- 16 Penitent 3:54
- 17 Interview 1:14
- 18 Luka 3:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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