Close-Up Vol. 3, States of Being is the tenth studio album released by New York-based singer/songwriter and musician Suzanne Vega.[5] 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.[1][2]
Recording
"Language" was recorded in January 2011,[6] but doesn't appear in the CD track listing. "Penitent" and "Undertow" were recorded in December 2010.[7]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Suzanne Vega, except where noted