Retrospective: The Best of Suzanne Vega by Suzanne Vega

Pros: Great songs like Tom's Diner, Luka, and Calypso
Cons: Her rap songs just didn't belong

I first heard of Suzanne Vega back in 1990 or 1991, I believe when I heard "Tom's Diner" on the radio. I loved it! The eclectic quasi-folk musician in me responded to her soft melodic voice. The sharp-featured woman is either a hit or miss in the ...

Pros: Excellent progression of songs, superb songwriting.
Cons: If you don't like folk music, you will never stomach this.

After a career spanning nearly twenty years, and numerous hits, Suzanne Vega released her "best of" package in 2003. Not being the consummate Vega fan, I picked up the record because I liked a few of the songs, and thought that I might enjoy some of her ...