Suzanne Vega - Flying With Angels [Indie Exclusive, White]

Released in 2025, Flying With Angels marks Suzanne Vega’s first studio album of new material in eleven years. Bearing the unmistakable stamp of a masterful storyteller who "observes the world with a clinically poetic eye" (as noted by The New York Times), the album finds Vega returning to her roots: sharp, witty observations on city life, ordinary people, and real-world struggles. Produced by her longtime collaborator and musical director Gerry Leonard, the record is a sophisticated blend of folk intimacy and modern, textured arrangements.

Vega describes the thematic thread of the album as an "atmosphere of struggle"—the effort to survive, to be heard, or simply to live. From the rhythmic, punk-inspired energy of "Rats" to the thought-provoking debate of "Speakers' Corner," her songwriting remains as vital and relevant as ever. The album even features a clever subversion of a Bob Dylan classic on "Chambermaid," retelling a familiar story from a fresh, unexpected perspective. It is a quintessential New York record, weaving together the spirit of Greenwich Village folk with a modern, cosmopolitan edge.

This vinyl edition brings a warm, organic resonance to Vega’s "nature-inspired" electronics and Leonard’s atmospheric guitar work. The 2025 release coincides nearly forty years to the day after her debut, making it a powerful testament to her enduring influence and creative evolution. Housed in a beautifully designed sleeve, Flying With Angels is a high-fidelity invitation back into the world of one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary music.a