Suzanne Vega - Close-Up Vol 1: Love Songs (From Salisbury Journal)
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Suzanne Vega - Close-Up Vol 1: Love Songs
3:13pm Wednesday 30th June 2010 in CD Reviews
Close Up Vol 1: Love Songs
Artist - Suzanne Vega
Album- Close-Up Vol 1: Love Songs
Label - Cooking Vinyl
All the way back in 1985 (yup, 25 years ago), Suzanne Vega's honest, poetic debut album shocked many, as a reminder of how remarkable simple, largely acoustic music could be.
After a period where Vega has drifted into electronica and rock, Close Up is a return to her back catalogue, with selections re-recorded acoustically. With a more mature voice, songs like Marlene On The Wall, Gypsy, and Small Blue Thing are reflected in their perfect essence.
There is a deeply affecting energy shining through each song - the sense that these are old, loved friends.
Almost the best way to come at this album would be as a Suzanne Vega novice - discovering these songs fresh would surely put this among the contenders for album of the year.
Rating 9/10
Mike Rea
