Close-Up Vol. 3, States of Being explained

Close-Up Vol. 3, States of Being
Type:	studio
Artist:	Suzanne Vega
Cover:	Suzanne_Vega_-_Close-Up_Vol._3,_States_of_Being.jpg
Genre:	Acoustic
Label:	Amanuensis Productions
Prev Title:	Close-Up Vol. 2, People & Places
Prev Year:	2010
Next Title:	Close-Up Vol. 4, Songs of Family
Next Year:	2012

Close-Up Vol. 3, States of Being is the tenth studio album released by New York-based singer/songwriter and musician Suzanne Vega.^[1] The album consists of re-recordings of songs from Vega's back catalogue with stripped-down arrangements that highlight her lyrics and melodies. The songs included are her most haunting songs, which Suzanne used to call the "Mental Health" songs.^[2]

Recording

"Language" was recorded in January 2011,^[3] but doesn't appear in the CD track listing. "Penitent" and "Undertow" were recorded in December 2010.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Suzanne Vega: Vol 3 of Close-Up coming out in July of this year - States of Being . . May 24, 2011.
2. Web site: Suzanne Vega . PIAS France . June 17, 2011.
3. Web site: Recording Language today . .
4. Web site: In the studio with the Brooklyn Rider string quartet working on Suzanne Vega Close-up Vol 3, States of Being. Penitent, Undertow today. . Twitter.