Tales from the Realm of the Queen of Pentacles
by Suzanne Vega
  • Record Label: Superego
  • Release Date: Feb 18, 2014
User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 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 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 aHaving 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.… Expand

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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
  1. The Quietus
    Mar 6, 2014
    80
    At her brightest and her best.
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  2. Boston Globe
    Feb 18, 2014
    80
    A great overall effort.
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  3. American Songwriter
    Feb 18, 2014
    80
    It shows that a talented, visionary singer-songwriter can comfortably do what she does so well, yet not be trapped by conventionality.
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