Vega’s self-titled debut presented a songwriter of remarkable poise and narrative focus, an analogue artist for a digital age. Its success on college radio and, unexpectedly, on Top 40 radio, presaged a new wave of female artists.
- The album was produced by Steve Addabbo and Ron Franco.
- It reached #135 on the Billboard 200.
- The song "Marlene on the Wall" became an early MTV staple.
Suzanne Vega is a New York City-born singer-songwriter associated with the folk-revival scene of the 1980s. She is known for her narrative songwriting and distinctive vocal delivery. This debut album arrived at a time when the city's folk scene was finding new audiences through mainstream channels.
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More from Suzanne Vega
The Best of Suzanne Vega – Tried and True1998
Nine Objects of Desire1996
Beauty & Crime2007
Songs in Red and Gray2001
Chambermaid2025
Days of Open Hand1990
Tom's Diner1987
Luka1987
Flying with Angels2025
Solitude Standing1987
Lover, Beloved: Songs from an Evening with Carson McCullers2016
Tales from the Realm of the Queen of Pentacles2014
