Close-Up Vol. 3, States of Being cover

Close-Up Vol. 3, States of Being

Suzanne Vega · 2011

44 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock

Intimate storytelling intertwines with minimalist instrumentation, revealing the complexities of human emotion.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate storytelling experiences
  • reflective, contemplative listening
  • emotional depth and nuance
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Close-Up Vol. 3, States of Being' was released in 2011, Suzanne Vega had established herself as a prominent figure in alternative rock since her debut in the mid-1980s. This album is part of her 'Close-Up' series, which reinterprets her classic songs with new arrangements, showcasing her ongoing evolution as an artist and her commitment to revisiting past work.
Stylistic neighbors
Lisa Germano· Natalie Merchant· Aimee Mann

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Undertow 3:31
  • 2 When Heroes Go Down 2:06
  • 3 My Favorite Plum 2:38
  • 4 Solitude Standing 3:59
  • 5 Cracking 2:58
  • 6 Last Year's Troubles 3:08
  • 7 Solitaire 2:15
  • 8 Tombstone 2:47
  • 9 Blood Makes Noise 3:05
  • 10 50-50 Chance 2:48
  • 11 Penitent 4:08
  • 12 Straight Lines 4:03
  • 13 Pornographer's Dream 3:31
  • 14 Instant of the Hour After 3:11

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