Solitude Standing
Suzanne Vega · 1987
44 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A delicate blend of folk and pop, showcasing intimate storytelling over understated instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate storytelling for quiet moments
- wave-like pacing with reflective pauses
- evocative narratives for late nights
- balanced journey through emotional peaks
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced, energetic tracks
- want standalone hits over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on April 1, 1987, 'Solitude Standing' was Suzanne Vega's second studio album following her self-titled debut in 1985. At this point, Vega was transitioning from a promising newcomer in the folk scene to a recognizable figure in the alternative rock genre, thanks to the commercial success of her earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lisa Germano· Natalie Merchant· Aimee Mann
- If this clicks, go next to
- Days of Open Hand — Continues the intimate storytelling with a more expansive sound palette.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tom’s Diner 2:09
- 2 Luka 3:51
- 3 Ironbound / Fancy Poultry 6:19
- 4 In the Eye 4:15
- 5 Night Vision 2:48
- 6 Solitude Standing 4:49
- 7 Calypso 4:14
- 8 Language 3:57
- 9 Gypsy 4:04
- 10 Wooden Horse (Caspar Hauser’s Song) 5:13
- 11 Tom’s Diner (reprise) 2:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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