Suzanne Vega emerged in the mid-'80s, and while her intimate voice and acoustic guitar brought to mind Joni Mitchell, her urbane lyrics suggested a sensibility that was as much reportorial as confessional. Vega's second album, which replaced the delicate...more.
Solitude Standing is one of 4 albums from the late 80's (the others being The Joshua Tree, So, and Graceland) that redeemed a pretty worthless decade, musical-mainstream-wise. If "delicate" is not a compliment to you, click away from...more.
Suzanne Vega is a talented writer of poetic folk songs. This album brought her commercial success and prominence with the captivating hit Luka. The title track is also quite memorable and the acapella Tom's Diner is also a haunting ode...more.
I've been listening to this album since the 80's, and Vega's unique voice and gripping lyrics still capture me and draw me into her world."Solitude Standing" is near and dear to me because of songs like "Luka...more.
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It's the rare singer-songwriter whose emotional confessions rise above bathos to find true resonance with their listeners; rarer still the one who can connect their audience with the plight of everyday strangers. Suzanne Vega not only managed that feat...more.