Tales from the Realm of the Queen of Pentacles
by Suzanne Vega
  • Record Label: Superego
  • Release Date: Feb 18, 2014
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76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. Record Collector
    Feb 5, 2014
    60
    She steps gingerly out of her comfort zone again on I Never Wear White, its harsh guitars veering towards garage rock, and the banjo-led angry man blues of Song Of The Stoic. If any of this proves too much for less adventurous fans, the literate whimsy of Crack In The Wall and Silver Bridge trek across more familiar terrain.
  2. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    Feb 3, 2014
    60
    The Vega songwriting style is hardwearing.
  3. The Observer (UK)
    Feb 3, 2014
    60
    Her first record in seven years, the discord is a new kind of awkward.

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7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
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  1. Ricko
    Oct 1, 2014
    8
    Having spent a number of years revisiting her back catalogue with her Close-Up albums, Vega returns brings us new material this time roundHaving spent a number of years revisiting her back catalogue with her Close-Up albums, Vega returns brings us new material this time round with this strangely titled gem. Vega has always been a great songwriter with an ability to make a song out of the most simple of things and once again, her talent for blending poetry with melody is at the forefront of her work. "Realms" won't win Vega a new generation of fans but will please her existing fanbase. While there may not be a "Luka" or a "Marlena" on this, there are a few nice new additions which should appear on future set lists. I particularly like "I Never Wear White", "Song of the Stoic" and "Laying on of hands". Heading into her mid 50's, Vega, the fore-bearer of the likes of PJ Harvey et al still oozes coolness and talent.… Full Review »
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