Widely regarded as one of the foremost songwriters of her generation, Suzanne Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk revival of the early 1980s when, accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, she sang what has been called contemporary folk or neo-folk songs of her own creation in Greenwich Village clubs. Vega?s self-titled debut album was co-produced by Steve Addabbo and Lenny Kaye and achieved platinum status. "Marlene on the Wall" was a surprise hit in the U.K. and Rolling Stone included the record in their "100 Greatest Recordings of the 1980s."
'Close Up Volume 1: Love Songs' is the first in a series of records on which Vega reimagined songs from across her career as "The Close- Up Series". Volume One in the
series treats us to songs about love, in intimate arrangements that let the songs speak for themselves.
Pressed on 180 gram heavyweight black vinyl. -
Vinyl LP pressing. 2010 release. Close-Up Vol. 1, Love Songs is a studio album release by New York-based singer/songwriter and musician Suzanne Vega. The album consists of re-recordings of songs from Vega's back catalogue with stripped-down arrangements that highlight her lyrics and melodies.