Solitude Standing [ CD / Album ]

Name: Solitude Standing
Brand: Vinyl Castle
SKU: CD14924
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Solitude Standing

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Released Date: 23 Apr 1987
Genre: Rock/Pop

Our Take

In the world of contemporary folk singer-songwriters, Suzanne Vega stands tall, quite literally, in her iconic boots and signature sound. Her sophomore album "Solitude Standing" is like a comforting hug from a cool, edgy aunt who reads Sylvia Plath and drinks black coffee. Opening track "Tom's Diner" sets the tone with its minimalist production and Vega's mesmerising vocals. It's like being invited into the artist's inner sanctum, where she bares her soul over a cup of lukewarm coffee. The simplicity of the track is its strength, allowing Vega's storytelling to take center stage. The album's title track is a haunting ballad that showcases Vega's ability to captivate listeners with her emotive delivery. As she sings of loneliness and introspection, you can't help but feel a twinge of melancholy wash over you. It's a song that stays with you long after it ends, like a ghost haunting the corridors of your mind. Overall, "Solitude Standing" is a masterclass in understated brilliance. Vega's songwriting is sharp, her voice is ethereal, and her presence is magnetic. It's an album that deserves a place in every music lover's collection, right next to their worn copy of "The Bell Jar". Suzanne Vega may stand in solitude, but her music speaks volumes to those who are willing to listen.

Track Listing

Disc: 1
1. Tom's Diner
2. Luka
3. Ironbound/Fancy Poultry
4. In the Eye
5. Night Vision
6. Solitude Standing
7. Calypso
8. Language
9. Gypsy
10. Wooden Horse (Caspar Hausen's Song)
11. Tom's Diner (Reprise)