Close-Up Vol. 2, People & Places is the ninth studio album released 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. The track "The Man Who Played God" was included in its original version on the album Dark Night of the Soul, by Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse.
Track listing
Personnel Suzanne Vega: vocals, acoustic guitar, producer, liner notes Gerry Leonard: electric & acoustic guitar, cello arrangement (7), additional arrangement Mike Visceglia: bass, cello arrangement (7), additional arrangement Karl Berger: string arrangement Ruby Froom: backing vocals Bob Ludwig: mastering Doug Yowell: percussion Brooklyn Rider: string quartet
Charts Chart (2010) PeakpositionUS Top Current Albums (Billboard) 186
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