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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

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