Close-Up Vol. 4, Songs of Family cover

Close-Up Vol. 4, Songs of Family

Suzanne Vega · 2012

47 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock

Intimate and reflective, Suzanne Vega's folk-inflected songs weave personal narratives with evocative storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate storytelling for reflection
  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • evocative narratives of family ties
  • gentle melodies for quiet moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy engagement
  • prefer standalone hit tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Close-Up Vol. 4, Songs of Family' was released in 2012, Suzanne Vega had already established herself as a significant voice in alternative rock since her debut in 1985. This album is part of her 'Close-Up' series, where she revisits and reinterprets her earlier works with fresh arrangements, reflecting a mature phase in her career focused on introspection and familial themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Lisa Germano· Natalie Merchant· Aimee Mann

Tracklist

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

  • 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

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