Close-Up Vol. 2, People & Places cover

Close-Up Vol. 2, People & Places

Suzanne Vega · 2010

48 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock

Intimate storytelling unfolds through folk-influenced melodies and Suzanne Vega's evocative, whisper-like vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate storytelling moments
  • reflective listening experiences
  • subtle emotional nuances
  • contemplative afternoon vibes
  • gentle melodic explorations

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2010, 'Close-Up Vol. 2, People & Places' is part of a series where Suzanne Vega reinterprets her classic songs. This album follows the first volume, which focused on love and relationships, showcasing her ongoing artistic evolution and deep connection to place-based narratives. By this time, Vega had established herself as a respected figure in alternative rock, with a career spanning over two decades.
Stylistic neighbors
Lisa Germano· Natalie Merchant· Aimee Mann

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 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

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