Suzanne Vega

I've know about Suzanne Vega for 40 but this is my first time listening to this album. Really solid and enjoyable. Listened through 4 times and liked it more every time. Dig it.

A dream! Still touring aged 66! Folky and perfect for sunny walk in the park. Had never heard of her

Bizarre that in a youth mostly spent listening to Maiden and Metallica, this album made such an impression on me. I still keep coming back to it.

I'd forgotten how much I loved this album. It was a four but "The Queen and the Soldier" pushes it to a five!

I didn't buy this until after I'd bought Solitude Standing but I have owned a copy for a long time. I'd forgotten just how good it is.

Feels lost to time. Not a skippable song on the entire album

9/10 Favorites: Marlene On The Wall The Queen And The Soldier

The Queen and the Soldier on its own would make this a phenomenal album. (Of course, we're deep into "exactly my tastes" territory.) I feel like reviews of this album, especially retrospective ones, probably include phrases like "one of the most important new voices of" and "a richness of sound that" and whatever. Doesn't matter, it's just a very, very good album.

I really liked their entire vibe, very chill album. I almost saved all songs

just the type of indie folk singer-songwriter vibe that i love. Tracks to Track: The Queen And The Solider, Small Blue Thing

I have only a passing a knowledge of Suzanne's work (mostly from the Tom's Diner remix and Luka), but after giving this a listen, maybe I should give the rest of her discography a shot. Solid 5 Stars.

I’m at a 5. Historically, there’s been a pretty good track record with singing-songwriting women on the list for my ears, and Suzanne Vega is thankfully no exception to that. The only track I knew from her before listening to this album was “Tom’s Diner”, but I’m not sure that really prepared me for this album like that. This is a bit of a lyrically-driven album (although the instrumentation & vocals are arguably strong enough on their own), but I think at its very core, a lot of the themes here are still rather straightforward, just expressed with a bit of poetic flourish to try and create more vivid & richer imagery. It’s most apparent to me on the tracks that take a more medieval tone, like “The Queen & The Soldier”, which is one of my top 2 tracks on the entire thing. At the very base level, that track is nothing more than a sad woman pushing a man out of her life who means well, but the imagery & verbiage of the track elevates it higher, swirling to the more bombastic climax of the soldier being killed on her order, while she still sits alone, anguished & depressed with a crown on her head, and his death solving nothing. The other of my top 2 tracks is “Marlene on the Wall”, which is an acoustically-driven banger about the struggle of full commitment to love. It feels like an early 90s track in the best way, and it’s arguably the best showcase of Suzanne Vega’s narrative vocal style. She still carries a good sense of power in her vocals, but it’s underlined with a sense of clarity & observancy that adds both urgency & earnestness to the track. It’s present throughout the album, but “Marlene on the Wall” specifically blends it with more of the catchy 80s vocal hook style that’s usually not as apparent on this album. Even though those are my top 2, there’s so many well-written tracks on this album that could easily get their own paragraphs. I love the double metaphors at play for “Freeze Tag”, blending childhood innocence with only being able to “act” out a relationship. I *really* love the sense of helplessness portrayed on “Small Blue Thing”, and the tone in her voice fully creates the sense of empathy present in that track. “Some Journey” is a super strong track that tackles something I’ve occasionally wondered: how different could some friendships be if you met outside of the confines of your hometown, without the baggage or history emerging from it? If I have any minor knocks, it’s that “Cracking” is a bit of a bad tonesetter (without a second listen), “Knight Moves” is a little ambiguous & “Neighborhood Girls” isn’t as compelling of a closer as some of the other tracks might’ve been, but those are nitpicky at best. Any album that can get me this engaged in its storytelling while having great instrumentation has to be doing something right; this is a REALLY strong album for my tastes. It’s worth a 5 to me, and I’m kicking myself for not looking any further into Suzanne Vega past “Tom’s Diner”. Definitely worth being on the list, and a pretty recommended one at that.

It grew on me once I got used to the 80s production

This one was written for the girlies in their 20s There is not a single song on this album I didn’t enjoy Fav Songs: Small Blue Thing, The Queen and The Soldier, Neighbourhood Girls

I really really enjoyed this. Listened to it back to back. Daughter seemed to like it too.

Hypnotic

It’s an odd singing voice but not an unpleasant one. I think I appreciated the unique delivery here. I also got drawn into the lyrics a lot more than I usually do. For something I was completely unfamiliar with before today, this really grabbed my attention.

Very interesting. Simple and stripped back. I really enjoyed it, some bits were beautiful. I relistened immediately with lyrics and will definitely listen again.

I love this album. It's got a certain magic to it, 'Knight Moves' in particular with it's medieval vibe. I feel like I'm entering a different world or someone else's mind. Was already a fan of this one but surprised to see it on the list!

There are many '80s albums that have tremendous sentimental value for me, but this one is right near the top. My mom couldn't tolerate anything with bass or beat, but this one was right up her alley, so we listened to it a lot, especially in her car. i don't listen to very much music like this anymore, but this one remains priceless to me. My wife asked if I was going to give it 5 stars for nostalgia alone, but I think it really holds up. Foundational for a lot of storyteller artists that came later, such as Tay Tay.

When I saw this I thought oh good I like Suzanne Vega but hadn't listened to this debut. When Marlene On The Wall kicked in I immediately when to my music collection to see why I knew this song and it turns out that the two Suzanne Vega albums I have are 99.9F and Tried and True (which is a best of). The three tracks I already knew are fantastic songs, Marlene On The Wall, Small Blue Thing, The Queen And The Soldier. Overall it's a great album and certainly deserves more listens.

Last.fm tells me I listened to this once in 2013 and not since, so I guess it didn't make much of an impression, or I wasn't paying much attention. 🤷 Really liked it this time around, and definitely plan to revisit! It's got that mellow dreamy vibe I value in singer songwriters. Fave tracks - I liked the flow of "The Queen and the Soldier" going into "Knight Moves"

This is my jam. I knew the name but never listened. Right in the sweet spot for me in terms of music. Definitely going to check out others from her catalogue

a very beautiful soft folk album. compared to vega's more experimental ventures later in her discography, her debut is somber, sweet, and just... it's a very relaxing album for a rainy day. listening to the album made me just long for better days.

Way cooler than I even expected. The only Suzanne Vega songs I'd heard before were Tom's Diner and Luka, but this music was much more driving and acoustically folksy than I expected. Great bass sound on a lot of these tracks, awesome vocals throughout, of course, and some great acoustic guitar riffs. The lyrics are very expressive, imaginative and evocative. Such great storytelling in The Queen and the Soldier and Knight Moves. Such a pure and beautiful voice and lots of minor keys that sound really cool when she sings. Great recording quality and crisp sounding instruments, lovely ambience. All of the songs were so good I listened to the album twice. Five stars easily.

This one takes me right back to my dorm room my first year in college, where I used to listen to it a lot. It's one I haven't listened to in years and years, yet it was so comfortably familiar. I love these songs and Vega's voice. It’s a little less polished than her later, more famous work, but I love that I was all in from the beginning.

First time listener for this album. That statement has me raising some questions about myself…

I remember thinking when this came out that the lyrics were super weird. I just thought they were lovely today. Top notch.

“It’s a one time thing it just happens a lot.” The first words I ever heard from Suzanne Vega hold a very special place for me, having first heard them in 1986 sitting alone in a dark room. Those words immediately became a permanent phrase in my library of self talk, still surfacing in my consciousness on a nearly weekly basis. I love this beautiful, understated album and the artist who created it. Every song on this is very special to me. I’m glad it’s here.

Another unexpected brilliant album. The story telling on this puts me in mind of Taylor Swift. I love a song that tells a tale.

I have a playlist where I add songs I like from this list. This is the first time, where I knew none of the songs and wanted to add almost every single one to the playlist. Suzanne Vega makes it all seem so easy, from the Joni Mitchell influenced unpredictable melodies to the almost British folktale outings on side 2. Delightful.

Instantly one of the best albums of 1985. Suzanne Vega’s debut is a work of pure beauty; the intricate lyrics, the Pastorius-like bass and flawless songwriting. As Joni Mitchell used the 80’s to dig into the trends of pop music, Vega stood ready to take over. I was getting ready to listen to some more albums today. I might just end up putting “Small Blue Thing” on repeat.

Familiar sound and voice. Enjoyed it because the lyrics were personal, and the narrative of each song reflects this. I would put this on a playlist..

Incredibly lovely album. So many great hooks combined with great storytelling and impeccable guitar playing. An all time great

My favourite singer-songwriter album on this list so far. She has a beautiful voice and it works great on this style of folk music. Stand-out: Marlene On The Wall

Seeing the cover with the song titles on it, I scanned for "Tom's Diner" and it wasn't on there? That is to say, I may not have consciously heard any other song by Suzanne Vega, ever and: this is very nice! Thank You, 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. Halfways in (skipping around a bit), favourite so far "Small Blue Thing"

9/10 absolutely wonderful poetry and beautiful instrumentals — a really really great album

I like this vibe.

- That is one COMPLETELY new album. Have never heard of this lady before. - There's a lot from her sound that makes me think of the 90's and early 00's female singers. There's some Cranberries and Alanis Morrissette in there. - Pretty damn cool!

Great vibes, really solid album 5/5

I've been building a playlist of music which came out in 1985 and Suzanne Vega's debut was listed as an album to check out. In the middle of post-punk and synth pop, this one is a bit of an outlier. I had recently listened and quite enjoyed it. So when this popped up, I got excited and it felt very timely. In all honesty, I think this is one of the best albums I've heard in while. Suzanne Vega's music captures a certain delicate intensity that feels unique and uncomfortable. I really like the instrumentation with the subtle use of synth and her vocal style. I realize it may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I believe this holds a ton of weight.

Muyyyy bueno, inicialmente no me había atrapado tanto pero lo escuché una segunda ocasión poniendo atención completa y nmms las letras, es increíble y el sonido si es muy indie folk de antaño, pero es fantástico, su voz es tan dulce que uno no pensaría que tocaria temas tan profundos en sus letras pero lo hace y eso lo vuelve uno de los mejores álbumes por mujeres cantautoras.

A truly lovely album.

that's a 5

Calm and sincere. Right up my alley.

The Queen and her Solider <3

A stunning debut album

Fantastic album

I love this album so much. Suzanne’s voice is just stunning, and these melodies are just a huge part of my growing up. It’s genuinely Proustian - takes me back to teenage crushes and (longed for) romance. Just ace.

Soothing 80s folk. It is actually baffling how strong a start this is for her, as she really just nails putting out a beautiful, concise album.

Gd

Really nice voice with good melodies

This grew on me a lot after the first impression being a bit proto rap spoken word waft.

Love this… ethereal folk with lyrics on real life feminism. Can’t beat Vega!

Different to what i listen to but i like it

Beautiful melodies

528/1089 - Some pretty good songs on this. Wish there was more variety and a heavier lean in to some of the jazz sounds.

Sounded like a 90's anime op.

This is lovely. Not my favorite of hers, but still.

Честно, я думал мне не зайдёт. Но мне зашло. лол. О Сюзанне Вега я не знал ничего, кроме того что она автор того самого акапельного "Tom's Dinner", чей римкс стал столь популярен. В итоге, я услышал достаточно самобытный фолк-поповый альбом, который вполне мог выйти и сегодня, под каким-нибудь небольшим инди-лейблом. Аранжировки минималистичные, что замечательно соотносится с довольно спокойным, размеренным вокалом, хотя Сюзанна порой очень интересно вокалирует на песнях, не слишком вычурно но достаточно чтобы заметить. В общем, впечатления положительные. даже не ожидал.

She was onto something here. I liked this a lot!

This was a nice surprise. I loved the lyrics and the instrumental arrangements. Laid back, interesting, thoughtful. I don't remember any song specifically, but the entire albm is a pleasant experience.

Expected more from this I think but an enjoyable collection nonetheless. Some nice songs.

7/10

Did not know anything outside of Tom's dinner and Luka and they are not on this album. This album is very mellow with a peaceful atmosphere. I really enjoyed it even if I could not name a song in particular. It will grow on me eventually.

Felt like the OS of a western romantic comedy, and I enjoyed it!

Weird 80s singer song writer album but it was actually really good! Strange singing but great instrumentals, lots of character.

This one surprised me, had not heard it before but was really taken by the songwriting. An impressive debut.

Very solid. Great songwriting, interesting lyrics, pure acoustic.

Really quite good and sounds relevant even today! 3.9

Initially I didn’t like this album but the more i listened to it the more I was drawn in! She has such a soothing voice and the slow instrumentals created a real sense of intimacy that I couldn’t but appreciate. It’s a little too slow to be a 5 for me but this is definitely a fantastic album Fav Song: Straight lines (hm: undertow) Least fav: Cracking

I dig the mellow vibes of this.

so twee, big fan

This was great. Knight moves, Marlene on the Wall, and the Queen and the soldier were standouts for me. Would relisten for sure.

Weirdly I listened to this last week for the first time in decades! It holds up pretty well, good tunes and great lyrics.

RATING: 9/10 HIGHLIGHT: Marlene on the Wall LOWLIGHT: Neighbourhood Girls

*72 Var så klar på at hade det her svigermor-musik, men det var jo en ganske dragende fornøjelse. Et sted mellem smukt og melankolsk. Vi er lige over spærregrænsen for de 4 stjerner.

Det var meget lækkert! Jeg kunne godt finde på at høre noget mere Suzanne Vega

I love the instrumental, but also her beautiful voice

Might just be a huge hidden gem. I need relistens though. Atmosphere was epic, so was bass.

This feels so out of time. I struggle to name many other confessional singer-songwriter records that came out during this decade. Accompanied by electric guitar and synths, the production combined with Vega's hauntedly beautiful voice gives this album a dream-like quality. I disagree with the criticisms that the production dates this record - it just gives it a unique profile as synthesisers and singer-songwriters rarely go together. This reminds me of Elliott Smith in how it is melancholy folk-adjacent music that feels like a big warm hug. Even though it may not have been in vogue to release music like this during this time, I'm so glad that Vega decided to do so!

One of America’s most underrated songwriters of the last 50 years. Such a lovely album.

I’m a fan of Vega’s radio hits and have spun a few of her albums over the years, but this was my first experience with her debut. It’s raw, thoughtful, well put together with appropriate instrumentation, and altogether a worthy insight into who she eventually became. I liked it.

This was really pleasant. Reading about the impact that this album had definitely put it more in my favor, but Vega is extremely impressive in the way she uses such a spare set of tools to convey such intense emotion.

drifters

Light and easy on the ears

I like folk music. It made me want to listen to some pre-pop Jewel

I feel like if I give her anything lower she will find me and stab me in the kidneys.

Good stuff, remember it coming out!

듣기가 좋다

*Solitude Standing* is her masterpiece, but this is still a stunning debut. Especially "Marlene on The Wall", "Small Blue Thing", "The Queen and The Soldier", and "Knight Moves" (8.4) ★★★★

Heaven or Suzanne Vega? Hmmmm, probably heaven but this is still lovely stuff oh yes indeedy. Such a cute, unique yummylicious vocal delivery. In the same bracket as Rickie Lee Jones but more gentle and mouse like and without the pining for Tom Waits. A very high 4 for the site even if it doesn’t have Tom’s Diner or My Name Is Luka.

After this, I was happy to sit at the counter and wait for the woman to make more albums.

perfect music for working by

I don’t normally like this style of music (more spoken word, not so much focus on instruments) but I really liked this one

Sweet caress to the soul. It is a 3.5 rather than a 4 though.

Very very beautiful

svältfödd på kvinnliga musiker!

Took the torch from Joni Mitchell and carried it well forward to the likes of Tori Amos , Fiona Apple, and those who came after.

Usually I'm not a fan of the talk-singing, but something about her cadence is very enchanting

Vega's voice is just so comfortable and warm. It's an invitation to a cozy chair by a roaring fire after a long day to relax and let your troubles float away. It never cracks or wavers and lulls you into a sense of contentment. My ears perked up a few times as I heard sounds that could have been easily placed right into either of Sting's first two solo albums. The sound and vibe had uncanny similarities. While the opening track's talk singing was a complete turn off, the rest of the album was a pleasant surprise.

bello

Whimsical folk with the occasional rock edge. Not a revolutionary listen by any means, but I'm definitely appreciative of any 80s album which went against the prevailing styles of the time - which this album certainly did. The songwriting choices & lyrical style of Suzanne's debut record draws comparison to that of Leonard Cohen, which requires active listening - and there's a lot to be gleaned if one does give it their full attention. But obviously it won't be everyone's cup of tea.

Completely unfamiliar with Suzanne Vega but I thought this album was short, sweet, and rather enjoyable. The cheesy, overtly digital sound of the 80s isn’t here - synths are used sparingly and tastefully, adding some nice flourishes to the largely acoustic production. Vega’s vocals, lyrics, and songwriting are also engaging. Safe to say, I think this has aged far better than a lot of other 80s pop albums.

Favorite Song: Marlene on the Wall

3/5/26. Pleasantly surprised by this album, really good songwriting and pretty vocals. Will need to check out more of Suzanne's work!

Das hat mir richtig gut gefallen! Könnte ich mir sicher nochmal anhören. Cool.

Schöne Überraschung. Melodien gefallen mir und die Stimme überzeugt mich ebenfalls. Nach erstmaligem Hören zwischen 3 & 4 Sternen, allerdings bin ich mir sicher, dass das Album mit der Zeit wachsen würde - daher die höhere Wertung.

Enjoyed this way more than I thought I would. I did wake up this morning craving a good ballad, and Vega delivered. Some really great guitar along with some really great songwriting. "Knight Moves" was the favorite track for me.

I had no idea of her brilliance. this is what I would have wanted my career to look like had I succeeded in the music industry. Minus one point for the spoken word song. that was cringe.

This grew on me. I thought it would be too quiet at first but it picked up. She has a lovely voice.

waitttt

Suzanne Vega's debut album, released when she was just 25, showcases a deadpan wit and wisdom far beyond her years. her stripped-back, acoustic singer-songwriter style is fairly by-the-numbers, but there's mysterious forces at work beneath the surface that I find pretty alluring at this record's best moments. my favorite song here is the hit, "Marlene on the Wall", a story of a relationship in decay set against some clever modal interchange: F-sharp major for the verses, F-sharp minor for the chorus. it's a subtle reflection of the conflicting forces at play in the narrator's mind: "And I tried so hard to resist / And when you held me in your handsome fist / And reminded me of the night we kissed / And of why I should be leaving". chills! strong 7/10.

I didn’t really like SV back in the day, but you know what? This really wasn’t as bad as I remember. I kind of enjoyed it actually.

Love it. Solitude Standing is better for me but this is good too.

I remember loving 99.9 F⁰ but I don't remember much about this one. Love the imaginative/introspective lyrics.

Lovely creative lyrics. Jaunty and fresh

Nice

Really liked this one. Had a somewhat vague knowledge of Suzanne's stuff but this was a nice pleasant listen!

I was astonished at how many of these tracks I had forgotten, seeing as this was on constant play for a long while in my student house. I think we even saw her tour before she made it big with her second album. I actually prefer her debut in some ways, as I think it's more consistent. Very chill, nice lyrics, nice delivery, and pleasing to listen to. There's a nice variety of styles within the style of the album, which kept my interest. Four stars.

Angenehme Pop-Musik aus den 80ern. Teilweise zeitlose Stücke. Angenehme Stimme. 4/5

Spare and intimate, the songwriting takes center stage, supported by restrained arrangements that highlight detail and phrasing. The album’s strength lies in its clarity and precision, creating a quiet but persistent emotional pull. It’s understated, yet consistently effective.

I think there are many people for whom Suzanne Vega’s career begins and ends with Tom’s Diner. But she is absolutely one of the best singer songwriters, not just of her generation, but of ever. A truly delightful listen.

U odnosu na puno hitoidniji solitude standing ovo je dosta monotoniju i začudniji album. Ali ova hladna 80s produkcija se nikako ne bi trebala slagat s njenim pjesmama ali mi baš zato jebeno funkcionira.

I knew I knew the voice from somewhere. Quite an album without any of the radio hits

90s vibes

Pretty damn great, and in a lot of ways forward-thinking for a mid-'80s album, production-wise, and vocally. This sounds super '90s AT LEAST. There's something super soft and human about Suzanne's vocals; she's not overly expressive, and there's a subtle rawness about it. I think this is most obvious on my favorite song on here, 'Marlene On The Wall,' where she ups the intensity out of nowhere on that second go of the chorus, just the dynamics here feel super unfiltered. Or on the really weird speak-singing of 'Cracking,' which, over this gorgeous acoustic arpeggio and soft synth backing, creates a pretty hazy and dreamy atmosphere. Also, the noticeable breaths she takes between the loosely sung 'Small Blue Thing'. Maybe it's nothing, but all that to say I really love her voice - she's great. And the production I'll mention again is stellar. It's simplistic and minimal when it needs to be, like on the aforementioned 'Small Blue Thing' or grand and full on a song like 'Knight Moves. This song, and the previous 'The Queen And The Soldier', I also really liked from a songwriting perspective, just the story of betrayal told here was something that stuck out lyrically. And the song 'Neighborhood Girls', at least on the vocal front, gives me major early '90s PJ Harvey vibes. Cool little jem here, a lot to chew on and definitely an album that deserves a few more listens.

Mehrfach gehört :-)

Marlene on the Wall God wat een nummer She keeps challenging the future without any sense of history - banger lyric

één van de favoriete zangers van mn vader dus heb dit vele zondagochtenden gehoord. leuk om het een keer voor mezelf te luisteren, kan t steeds meer waarderen. gewoon heel degelijke plaat met een geweldige stem. Gypsy favoriete nummer. alleen jammer dat Tom's Diner zo kapotgedraaid is door die ene cover maar daar kan Suzanne ook weinig aan doen

Took me a few songs to get into this style, but I enjoyed it in the end! Beautiful, poetic lyrics and chill melodies. 3.75 stars.

This reminds me of Tracy Chapman's self titled album, in that they're both really earnest singer-songwriter albums released during a time when that sort of thing wasn't in vogue. Suzanne Vega is one of the people who seemed to spearhead a kind of singer songwriter revival that when coupled with the emerging indie scene sort of laid the foundation for what the zeitgeist of the early '90s would look like. She has a real talent for storytelling that is really well-presented across this album. Of the singer songwriter music coming out in the '80s, very little of it could give what Vega brings narratively on Marlene On The Wall, The Queen And The Soldier, or Knight Moves. And it isn't like this is just '70s folk worship. Her arrangements and production do sound distinctly of their time, and her conversational singing tone sets her apart from much of folk rock. I honestly really enjoyed a lot of this album. Her lyricism and songwriting are pretty special, and the aesthetic here is a really enjoyable way to push folk into the '80s. This is really solid!

Super smooth easy listening, and interesting lyrics. A solid album this one

Just solid songwriting stands out on this list, to its shame. She, in 1986 out Lisa Loeb Tori Amos etcs the Lisas and Toris soon to come.

I bought this when it came out and quite liked it. Decent songs and she had an appealing way about her in interviews and videos. Her subsequent albums weren’t quite as good, even though they had the hits “Luka” and “Tom’s Diner” (also the Seinfeld diner). Love TD — I think I have cool remixes of it somewhere.

Very poetic and lovely vocals.

Solid singer songwriter! I enjoyed her voice and the stories were fun too.

Really liked this album, I was afraid it would be repetitive because it's stripped down but it was gorgeous. Don't like when she speaks and doesn't sing because oh my her voice is gorgeous. Great guitar arrangements and lyrics 4.25/5

Algo genérico, pero ta cabrón

if you like loud spongy bronze strings on your guitars and soft lyrics this is for you! I struck this as a mid 90's album that you would hear from like Jann Arden or Norah Jone but she got them beat by a decade! it has hints of 80's synth here and there and truthfully it grew on me as I listened.

Real wallflower music.

great folk-singer/songwriteresque album!

Very nice

Really like this

I liked it. 4/5

Suzanne Vega is New York City based singer/songwriter. Her eponymous debut album was a considerable success, and helped launch her enduring career. Vega's songs have simple arrangements - often just her acoustic guitar and staccato vocals - leaving space for her thoughtful, introspective lyrics. This is an engaging collection of songs, of surprising range from a singer/songwriter. The album includes, "Marlene on the Wall," one of Vega's best known songs. While the song did not have great traction as a single at the time of its release, Vega's later success created renewed interest in the song, and this debut release.

I'm vaguely familar with Suzanne Vega. In the mid 80's this wasn't the type of music I was drawn to but I enjoy it now

I liked it, super folky and the lyrics were pretty good. Vegas voice in this album is soft and emotional and it tickled my heart in a good way. Great album imo sorry to the haters who disagree.

Buen álbum de debut. Me gusta su vibra, quiero escuchar más

Not heard this for years

Today I learned I like Suzanne Vega. I think her voice pairs really well with the timbre of the music and the production quality. Honestly, might get more into her

loved this album since back in the day

Maybe it's a 3 but I'll give it a 4 just because. I love Susanne Vega. Her pure voice, simple arrangements and excellent song-writing.

This shit was dope

Honestly, the more I listened the more I dug it. It takes a sec to get used to the vocals but be the end of the album I really loved listening.

Shocked that this is a debut!

I really started to enjoy this album by track three, "Marlene On The Wall." "Undertow" and "Knight Moves" also stood out to me. There's a mystery and charm to this album that I can't quite put my finger on, but in general I really enjoy North American singer-songwriters from this period. I enjoyed least the tracks where she "spoke-sang" a lot, especially the first two and the last tracks.

"Marlene on the Wall" is a great song, and there are several other really good tracks on here. I like Vega's voice a lot too.

Dude I loved it. Beautiful voice. Suzanne Vega. Add her to the list. Not all of it but she’s like the American Kate Bush, little gentler.

Really nice. None of the vega tracks I know, but a similar feeling and sound. I'm not a huge fan of the 80s chorused guitar, but it sits nicely with her voice. Interesting lyrics and nice guitar playing. Usually an interesting tune and she has a great voice. I'll have to listen again.

Che bien suzanne

4.0 Came to like this album more on repeat listens. Only criticism is Suzanne is a bit pretentious in her lyrics, feels like she is trying too hard, but it was her debut album. I appreciate her trying. Straight Lines and Marlene on the Wall had the best hooks. I liked Small Blue Thing and Some Journey.

This was a nice chill album to start my day with. 4

Not really my type of music but I still recognize the talent.

3.7. Pleasantly surprised. She has another album that I like better, but enjoyed this one this morning.

Mjög ljúf og góð plata hjá Suzanne, frábært söngvaskáld. Mjög góð vinnutónlist. A hliðin þó sterkari en B hliðin.

New to me, loved it, simple and beautiful

Loved the story telling of the album, took a couple of listens to get into & not let it float by in the background

This album feels about 10 years ahead of its time. Really well done

4/5

Definitely has a unique character, even if it feels like there’s something missing that’s can’t quite pinpoint. Poetic lyrics and nice guitars. Favorites: Small Blue Thing, Undertow, The Queen And The Soldier, Knight Moves 3.5

I knew Marlene On The Wall but hadn't heard this one before. Her lyrics are powerful, particularly on tracks like Small Blue Thing which was stunning. Knocking off a star for the album cover's weird font choices though.

Przyjemne ale nie w moim stylu

A lovely album. The songwriting is very strong, and really my only complaint is Suzanne Vega’s voice isn’t very strong. This list has definitely helped me realize how much I love folk music. 4/5

Das Debütalbum ist ein leises, aber eindringliches Statement aus der New Yorker Folk-Szene der 1980er. Mit Songs wie Marlene on the Wall und The Queen and the Soldier zeigt sie ihre poetische Stärke und ihre Fähigkeit, komplexe Emotionen in minimalistische Arrangements zu kleiden. Die Produktion ist zurückhaltend, was ihre klare und schöne Stimme und ihre introspektiven Texte in den Vordergrund stellt.

Wow, this sounds unique even today.

I have Solitude Standing in my cassette collection. I must have taped it off a friend’s album at some point. I have no idea which friend or why I chose to record it. I’ve not listened to it for nearly 40 years. But I do remember liking it a lot. 

 I’d never heard Suzanne Vegas eponymous debut album. But listening to it now I realise my decision making was good back then.

I liked this quite a bit.

Спокойный, интересный альбом, есть и довольно задорные композиции, есть с налётом грусти. 6,5 из 10.

I liked a few songs very vibey and 80s kinda enya I liked but some sounded too similar to each other (reminded me that toms diner exists)

- hat mir sehr gut gefallen, derbe entspannt, moody und irgendwie mal wieder etwas Besonderes 4/5

Pleasantly enjoyable. She has such a nice voice.

Did you know that Suzanne Vega's done more than just "Tom's Diner"? I mean, if I can be blunt and honest: I really didn't. As far as I knew, she did that one song, and it happened to be used as part of the creation of the MP3, and Weird Al and Fall Out Boy both used her "doot doo" hook in different ways, and... Y'know, that's it. That's her entire legacy in my eyes. Before the random had this album pop up, I couldn't even tell you what genre of music she did. I suppose I had my guesses based on how her voice sounded, and "folk singer-songwriter" type **was** my biggest guess, but for all I knew, she coulda been a polka artist normally. So, yeah, she's a singer-songwriter type. As I've expressed numerous times before, I don't usually have much luck with these guys n' gals. The lyrics are typically too dense for me to really engage with, and generally speaking I'm more of a "melody first" girlie anyway. Plus, with an AuDHD brain, it's sometimes kind of hard for me to even pay attention to them in the first place. I really did try here, though — honestly. I had the lyrics up, I was following along, trying to understand them in real time... And I got nothing. For all I know, Suzanne's a lyrical miracle wordsmith, but for the life of me, I just couldn't parse most of the lyrics. Like, there was something about freeze tag and a guy playing Bogart? I have no idea. As with every other singer-songwriter album I've gotten, then, it all comes down to the music backing her to leave an impression on me. And this is usually another area where I struggle with these albums, because usually there's not much going on musically. There's something there, happening, sure, but never too much that it distracts from the lyrics, and that's always my problem. When you don't care about the lyrics, just hearing a single guitar strumming the same chords over and over can get **incredibly** tiresome. Luckily, though, however, this isn't 60's singer-songwriter folk like my group's normally gotten. Heck, it's not even the 70's stuff. No, this is **80's** singer-songwriter folk — 1985, at that! So you end up having more 80's-style production going on in the background, and, yeah, yeah, this is what saves the album for me. It's nothing mindblowing, but I do actually really enjoy the soundscape that's going on here. It's a lot brighter than I would've expected, and the synths that pop up sometimes are, oh, such a delight. Even with no idea what the lyrics are actually saying, I'm happy to just **listen** to this thing, y'know? Plus, there is actually one song where I got the lyrics, and as a result I really liked it: "The Queen And The Soldier". I suppose because it's the only one on the album that's a straight-forward story instead of the "singer-songwriter" poetic whatever that makes up the rest of the album. If I know anything about myself, I do appreciate a good story, and this is a dang good one. A real bummer, too, but, hey at least I was able to connect with it enough to understand it. That's more than I can say about "Marlene On The Wall" or "Freeze Tag", or any other song on this album. I suppose with that, then it bumps up this album from an "I enjoy it sonically but not much else" 3.5 round-down to an "I enjoy it sonically and it has a really good song" 4. If nothing else, hey, it let me know that there was more to Suzanne Vega than just the one song. I don't know if this album convinced me to check out the rest of her discography beyond this, but at this one album stands, it's a good enough listen. Maybe you'll get more out of it, or have gotten more out of it, than I did. As for me, I'll be happy with the two.

4.5

I knew of, and quite liked, Tom's Dinner but this really surprised me with how great it was. She's got a new fan in me

Beautiful voice great music. Marlena on the wall is a brilliant tune x

Nu får jag väl Pop på mig för att jag inte ger högsta betyg.

This does not sound like 1984 which I find very cool. Her songs are very much telling a story and I’m here to listen

Very impressed with this. Absolutely deserved a listen.

This was a delight. The warmth of her vocal and the orchestration really stood out. The song writing and story telling were brilliant. 4 spins through the day tells its own story.

Really enjoyed this, lyrics were good, instrumentation was minimalist but in a good way.

Coffeeshop singer-songwriter was a widely derided genre that started in the mid-eighties but came to prominence in the nineties. Every song was an elegant variation of the same subject; the constant negotiation of heterosexual love, set to Yamaha synths and an acoustic guitar. Its association with the corporatisation of America’s nascent coffee scene did not help its image. A reputation as the Gen X vaseline. High Fidelity but with the smell of vinyl replaced with espresso. It’s doesn’t deserve this reputation. In a somehow more homogenised, forever elsewhere in a screen world, the notion that a relationship lived on your skill with your tongue rather than your writing is now alien. A transitory genre (the coffee shop is an inherently transitory place) is preferable to one of the permanence of surveillance.

Really good album.

Unique voice. Powerful lyrics.

Really liked this…

It was pretty, the lyrics poetic and the instrumentals rather subdued. No hits I knew on here but pleasantly surprised.

76/100. A solid singer-songwriter album that still feels fresh today. Vega’s voice carries a quiet strength, and the songwriting is sharp and evocative.

I wasn’t expecting much from the “Tom’s Diner” girl’s debut album. Cozy and light, I enjoyed it very much and not as dated sounding as I was worried. A pleasant surprise.

Very singer-songwriter-y, makes sense. Some songs would fit nicely on a Buffy playlist. Occasionally a little too indie a la regina spektor, but often a very chill and emotional smooth indie rock. Guitar is great on here.

I actually really enjoyed this, went back to relisten. Can’t put my finger on why and probably wouldn’t want another album of hers on here but I liked it

Nice album, beautiful vocals, enjoyed it. Highlights: Neighbourhood Girls, Marlene On The Wall, Small Blue Thing

Finally something I can connect to. Love her poetic flowing style of storytelling. Gonna tell my youngest about her. I think she’ll dig it

Fkt mi se svidjelo iskr i svidjelo mi se što se može pratit nit iz pjesme u pjesmu

Illustrates a vivid New York hipster coffee shop C. 1987

She's got a voice of an angel

This surprised me. I really appreciate her lyrics and they are very pretty songs

nice pop album, smooth music and a great voice

Last of the true soho folk singers

Enjoyed this a lot! Opens with fun ethereal witchy vibes

Ikkje høyrt før, får lyst til å høyre meir.

Pretty solid folk. Reminds me a bit of Bob Dylan with the storytelling, especially in "The Queen and the Soldier". The fiddle breakdown in "Some Journey" is fantastic! Favorite songs: Marlene on the Wall, The Queen and the Soldier, Some Journey, Small Blue Thing Least favorite songs: Cracking 4/5

I am familiar with Suzanne Vega from the MTV days and her video for "Luka", but this is the first time I've heard this record. It is a good folk-rock record, I like her voice, and the lyricism is excellent. It is worth another listen.

I found this album to be surprisingly enthralling. But it may have just been that I got this album on 4/20. That being said, the music seems pretty niche. Makes it all that more amazing what a big hit "Luka" was.

I knew of Suzanne by her hits like Tom's Diner and Luka but had never delved deeper. I enjoyed this more than I expected. The album has a great atmosphere. This is a high 4 for me, but not quite a 5.

Thank GOD. Decent music

Dałabym 3.5, ale niech będzie 4. Smutno mi. "The Queen and The Soldier" najlepsza.

Undertow

Not heard her before. Loved it.

There was a familiarity to a lot of the songs here. I didn't expect to like it so much.

somewhere between 3.5 and 4.

Great album. Not as great as Solitude Standing or 99.9 F, and I can only think this album was picked because it was a debut album. Refreshing to have a singer-songwriter with such a great voice (looking at you Bob and Leonard). She's also great on backing vocals for "In a Lonely Place" by The Smithereens, which is where I think I first noticed her. Superb guitar work as well. This is a winner and sad there isn't more on the 1001.

Pop, s.s,, 1985 -> 4

Good to hear h

New gem for me, reminded me a little of Sinéad O'Connor. Will definitely revisit

Interesting one, I liked it.

Not what I was listening to in the 80’s so I’d never heard of her. Or this album. Over the last 25 years, I’ve become a sucker for female singer-songwriters. No exception here. I like it. Don’t know how this compares to her other albums, but I may explore some. Nowhere near the level of Joni Mitchell (Blue), Carole King (Tapestry) or Tracy Chapman (Self Titled), but a cool vibe with meaningful content.

Let's play a game where you automatically lose ten points for any review of a woman artist where your only/main point is to compare her to other women artists, as if gender is somehow a musical genre. Further points lost for lazy references to Lilith Fair or patting yourself on the back for somehow managing to enjoy a woman artist.

7.5/10 I like this. I can’t quite explain why or what it exactly is doing for me but it feels very genuine and real and it speaks to me. I like her voice and her writing but at best she’s doing a Joni impression. So idk maybe it’s not THAT great. Favorite song: small blue things

I enjoyed her singing style, the songs (and lyrics) are good in a mildly eccentric way and the music has a cool bohemian jazz-folk vibe. The issue for me is the shiny 80s pop production and reverb when this sort of music really needs a warm earthy sound. But even so, this is a nifty, idiosyncratic album.

Feels like I should drive my old 2CV to a a beauty spot in the rain and have a cry. This is tortured and sensual music for the self-obsessed indie girl in your life. Streaked eyeliner and big dreams.

I can't quite put my finger on it, I enjoyed this much more than I was expecting to.

Aside from the mixing being a bit off and burying the vocals a bit, I found this album charming. My favorite track is "Small Blue Thing". This was not my favorite album of hers (that would be 99.9F when her lyricism, song arrangement, and instrument choice would come together to make something really special), so personally I would swap this album on the list for that one. Having said that, this album is miles above any of the Neil Young, Bob Dylan, and most of the Joni Mitchell albums on this list. If we were afforded half star ratings I would give this a 3.5 stars, but since we don't I'll round down.

Nice understated album. Suzanne Vega is not an artist that jumps to mind nor someone that I might seek out but I always find her music accessible and pleasant.

low-key in love with this bitch now

Suzanne Vega always impresses. It starts a little anemic, but the end is well worth the price of admission alone.

Suzanne Vega's self-titled debut album is an intriguing listen that showcases her unique storytelling and melodic sensibilities. While the opening tracks may not immediately captivate with their energy, they establish a thoughtful and introspective atmosphere that draws the listener in gradually. As the album unfolds, Vega’s poignant lyrics and distinctive voice shine through, making this record a remarkable entry into the folk-pop genre. Ultimately, despite a slow start, Suzanne Vega proves to be an excellent debut, paving the way for her future musical explorations.

Great 80s singer/songwriter

Having watched Beavis and Butt-Head, I will forever think of Suzanne Vega as "The Luka Chick".

Very nice voice and great music. Sometimes was a little thrown off with the vocal delivery but it was at least unique.

Never heard this before but really enjoyed it. Very 80's in the best way.

Simple, beautiful, thoughtful songwriting. Happy to learn about Suzanne Vega. I had only known the name and now I’m made curious to hear more of her music.

A little dated but still wonderfully calm and beautiful and stripped-back

this was nice but not earth-shattering. probably closer to a 3.5 to me but what the hell, i'll bump it up to a 4 because ladies are doing it for themselves.

i saw suzanne vega but didn't recognize any of the song titles from this album, so my first thought was "why this one"... luckily, it's still pretty interesting and engaging. i've listened to it twice and change now (which was easy since it's only 35 mins total) and have enjoyed it more and more each time. the songs are all kind of... weird. not like talking heads weird and certainly not captain beefheart weird, but not what i'd expect from a mid-80s female singer-songwriter on paper. there's a lot of lush instrumentation throughout this album, thought-provoking and mysterious lyrics (despite their very simple diction), and unique song structures. while none of these are huge breakout singles or anything (it's no thomas's luncheonette), this is an album i'm glad i listened to closely. favorites: cracking, marlene on the wall, small blue thing, undertow, the queen and the soldier, knight moves

I always like Suzanne Vega - very pleasant listening - a high 4 but not quite compelling enough for a 5?

No bangers here, still everything sounds great

This was another surprise album of an artists I’ve never heard before. It’s folk with an 80s reverb sound. Almost has an Icy feel to the songs. The tracks seem like a beautiful sad day on Antarctica. First 4 tracks were stellar and the rest of the album kept me engaged 4/5

Loved the start of this, the production is really beautiful. Lost me a little in the middle but I liked the closer too. Fave Tracks: Cracking, Freeze Tag, Marlene on the Wall, Neighborhood Girls 3.9/5

I liked this, nice finger picked guitar and simple but effective arrangements. The synth/strings complement the sound well. She has an engaging vocal style and writes interesting lyrics too. Highlights: Marlene, Small Blue Thing, Queen and the Soldier, Knight Moves

New for me. Need to listen to more from Suzanne Vega

I thought this was excellent.

I really appreciated what she was doing on this album even though it isn’t my vibe

Beautifully arranged album, Suzanne Vega has a gorgeous, wistful, voice which lends itself perfectly to her fantastic guitar playing. You can definitely hear the influence artists like Lou Reed and Bob Dylan have on her work. 4⭐️

Very Bryn Mawr vibes <3

I liked this, and had never heard of Suzanne Vega before! It sounded like an awesome blend between folk and spoken word poetry

Wonderful sound, wonderful voice

Great Album 4* Im a new fan

I enjoyed this album quite a bit. Listened while I was driving and the weather was overcast and that felt right. Another great female songwriter that reminded me a bit of Joni at times. The lyrics real stick with me especially on Cracking and Marlene on the Wall.

Two albums in a row where I'm struggling to comprehend why THIS album from the artist was picked. Suzanne Vega is known for two huge songs: "Tom's Diner," which has even resurfaced recently on tiktok, and "Luka." Both bangers, both on the same album, but not on this one. That said, this album is still pretty great. I love her vocal/songwriting style, it's like poetry is just spilling out of her and she's trying to keep up. I especially loved that on the opener, "Cracking." She's awesome. Favorite tracks: Cracking, Small Blue Thing, Knight Moves. Album art: Off-kilter framing is excellent, colors go together well. Not a whole lot going on but it is effective. 4/5

Felt breezy and refreshing, but not unprofound for it.

Cracking was spoken word to music...it was fine, just a little to poetry and not enough music for me. But the rest were nice. The Queen and the Soldier was hauntingly beautiful. One of the reviews I read said they were going to tell their kids this was Taylor Swift as a joke, but she really sort of does the same thing. Her music is less traditional song form, but more of a written poetry form making songs that have traditional elements but also more story and poetry. Its so late 80s or early 90s...I probably won't listen again but if I had been the same person I am now then I think I would have loved this and listened on repeat.

A terrific songwriter.

It washed over me and left almost no impression outside of vibes

I LOVE love love the arrangements of these songs and her singing voice. This would be a 5 star album if she didn't do any of that annoying speak-singing.

I have listened to a decent amount of Suzanne Vega, but not this album. I enjoyed it and was happy to give it a listen. There's some almost Sinead O'Connor type bits that I particularly liked toward the end.

I really enjoyed this album. Full of interesting musical compositions. I was thrown off by the first track with the spoken-word/singing style, but I settled in after that, and once the album started from the top I felt like I understood the opener more. Marlene on the Wall was a great tune, loved the drums during the refrain, bit of a Steve Gadd feel. Some Journey builds to an incredible musical climax of strings and synth. Undertow and Neighborhood girls were also standout tracks. Overall this album was great. It sounds ahead of its time, like it could be the building blocks of modern indie, as vague as that may be.

Another calming female lead, maybe reminds me of Joni Mitchell but it’s been a while since I’ve listened to her.

Not her strongest album but pretty good for a debut Lp.

first listen somehow feels English and medieval

i was familiar with Suzanne Vega's work through my mom and her CD of "99 Degrees F", so her poetry and folkisms aren't terra incognito. what WAS a bit of a surprise is how much Windham Hill style production is on her first album -- charming, free flowing, often dated but always clear. even if the actual WH regulars are only on a few tracks, you can't shake the sense that this is a session musician's record; everyone one here is incredibly talented at what they do but would probably never become a superstar beyond the minds of the nerds in the recording booth. i think this also applies to Vega. she's a session singer-songwriter. your favorite bard's favorite bard. a relative unknown despite her care. that is, until a freak accident puts her in the last place you think she'd ever be -- the dance floor.

I loved this back in the day. Listening has brought back memories. It doesn’t quite make it to a 5 though and I’m not sure why. I think it may be the production. So it’s a 4 from me

Glad I got to hear this

Not someone I’ve listened to much bar Toms Diner and Luka but this was a really cool album and I’ll listen to it again

Ovo je jedan toliko lijepi album... Preslušao sam ga nekoliko dana. Predivan glas, aranžmani. Perkusije točno tamo gdje trebaju, synthevi nježni na nekim pjesmama, predivne riječi. Cijelo vrijeme sam imao osjećaj da sam najzaljubljeniji čovjek i vozim se starim New York metrom ili prekrasnim oldtimer žutim taksijima dog promatram noćni skyline sa svojom dragom. Prekrasan emotivan i odličan album. Tko voli Cranberries-e, Alanis Morissette ili Cocteau Twins, zavolit će ovaj album! 8/10

chill nays

Interesting, was not what I was expecting. Like if Patti Smith was an artist in the eighties

Really enjoyed this, more than I expected! I was confused initially as to why this was picked over her second album, but it makes sense after listening to it through. I only knew Marlene on the Wall before, but there are so many other instant standouts; Small Blue Thing, Straight Lines, Undertow, Knight Moves. I love the cadence of her singing and the near spoken word parts especially. Reminds me of Bob Dylan or Lou Reed, except Suzanne Vega can actually sing too! Guitar sound is really great throughout as well. Only negative I would have is that it has that very "cold" 80s production that I find really dated now.

I like this. It’s the traditional singer-songwriter formula but updated for the, er, 1980s (though to be fair the majority of the production sounds pretty timeless). There are some really strong songs on the second half especially. A couple of them didn’t grab me but it’s clear SV had (and presumably still has) plenty of talent and a little je ne sais quoi that the average writer doesn’t, so I found myself rooting for her throughout. 3.5 / 4

I really enjoyed this album and I think I’ll come back to it again! I have heard some Suzanne Vega, but only her well known songs

I enjoyed this. Reminded me a lot of the Indigo Girls and Lana Del Rey, though of course Suzanne Vega preceded both artists. The folky singer-songwriter scene was growing rapidly at this time, and Vega's definitely got to be one of the better ones. In her music, we hear lots of fun acoustic guitar licks, light percussion fills, and soft, expressive singing. There's something very humanlike and approachable about Vega's vocal that you don't often hear from "superstar" pop singers, and I really appreciate that. And the music's pretty solid. Some great lyricism in tracks like The Queen And The Soldier and Marlene On The Wall, as well as some darn catchy vocal lines/melodies in other songs (Freeze Tag, Undertow, Some Journey). Some Journey in particular is a brilliant track in terms of atmosphere, using a synth-string-type instrument to create soft wavey swells that made it a textural standout. This again reminds me of Lana Del Rey and (in particular) her Norman Rockwell album. I'm surprised Some Journey isn't a more popular song. There are a couple of things dropping this from a 5 to a 4. There's no vocal harmony, which I feel is a missed opportunity (even if it would just be self-harmonising). With one or two exceptions, the textures are generally pretty thin, and the album journey can be a little one-dimensional. But otherwise, Vega's kind of slaying here. 4/5 Key tracks: The Queen And The Soldier, Some Journey, Marlene On The Wall

Very poetic, I enjoyed it a lot

Favorite Tracks: The Queen And The Soldier Cracking Marlene On The Wall

Female singer-songwriters are my jam, and this was very good. Nice morning listen while I'm dog sitting a chaos trio LOL

Really nice singer-songwriter album. Enjoyed it a lot! Recommend: Marlene on the wall

Her staccato gave way to Liz Phair. For that I am forever grateful. It's good. I was 15 when this came out and I had no idea how to process it.

My first listen to anything other than Tom's Diner and Luka. Great stuff, really. Highlight: Marlene on the Wall

Lenka singing random songs from the Scrubs soundtrack in the style of Alela Diane. Very low key, easy-listening folk. I liked it.

Day197 - a suzanne vega album with none of the three songs i know, but after listening this is a worthy album full of really good songs

I’m a fan of Suzanne Vega for “Luka” and “Tom’s Diner” but I haven’t heard much else from her. I wasn’t feeling this album at first, but it really grew on me as I listened. “Marlene On The Wall,” “Some Journey,” and “The Queen And The Soldier” are my favorite songs from it. It’s a little hit or miss for me in places, but overall I liked it. It’s basically a 3.5 from me but I’m rounding up.

The first few minutes of this album made me think we were just going to get another Joni Mitchel-esque album: a downtuned, mostly guitar driven, decent melancholic singer songwriter album. And while that is still partially true, this album took that concept and added in more effects and backing bits of instrumentation that added so much texture to the album entirely. The songs felt still very intimate, but they almost felt more cinematic and engaging. You'd think that a reverbed-to-death flute for example, would detract from a singer-songwriter acoustic album, but not so. It added such a rich, subtle extra layer to enjoy losing yourself to. Overall I really enjoyed this album. I wasn't the biggest fan of the intro and closing tracks, but aside from those two, this was a great listen.

Svo þægileg rödd, góðir textar. Gott stöff.

Not her best album but some great songs

There has been a good run of excellent albums in recent days and this is no exception. Another artist I have been only peripherally aware of and I am glad I have been introduced to through this project. An album is the singer-songwriter tradition. Vegas is an articulate lyricist and a unique engaging singing style. Notable songs include "Straight Lines", "Marlene on the Wall", "The Queen and the Soldier" and "Neighborhood Girls".

Good album. Great voice

Gentle. Interesting lyrics

I really like Susanne Vega, her voice is so pleasant. No heavy hitters on this album, but I enjoyed listening to it.

I was first introduced to Suzanne Vega from her pop hit, Tom’s Diner. I was excited to hear this album. Her speak/sing voice reminds me of Joni Mitchell.

And then he was alone, last man standing just a fool talking to himself. That being said I like this album

It is impressive how Suzanne did something like this almost 40 years ago. Her style—the melancholic, boheme femme fatale—has been utterly reproduced over the decades. You may not have listened to these songs before, but you are pretty familiar with the vibe. The production has stood the test of time. Lovely arrangements and dreamy harmonies flood the album. The only drawback is that it sounds like a straight line. It does not have spikes, ups and downs, extasis and release. dynamics. 8/10

Terrific song writing and interesting vocal cadence.