Suzanne Vega - Tales from the Realm of the Queen of Pentacles - Gold Vinyl LP | Pre-Order 23.10.26

Originally released in 2014, Tales from the Realm of the Queen of Pentacles is now being reissued on limited-edition gold vinyl. The album tells a story of the intersection of the material world and the world of the spirit. Includes fan favorites "I Never Wear White" and "Crack in the Wall," plus "Song of the Stoic" and "Don't Uncork What You Can't Contain," and "Horizon", written for Vaclav Havel. Produced and arranged by Gerry Leonard, the album features an illustrious group of musicians including longtime Vega bass player Mike Visceglia and drummer Doug Yowell, bass player Gail Ann Dorsey and drummer Zachary Alford (David Bowie), bass player Tony Levin (Peter Gabriel), drummer Jay Bellerose (T-Bone Burnett), and Larry Campbell (Bob Dylan) who plays banjo, mandolin, and cymbal throughout the album. Additional contributions feature drummer Sterling Campbell (David Bowie, B52s) and Alison Balsom, the virtuoso principal trumpet for the London Chamber Orchestra. Catherine Russell, known for her work with David Bowie and Paul Simon, adds background vocals. The strings were recorded in the Czech Republic with the Smichov Chamber Orchestra. The album was mixed by Grammy Award-winning engineer Kevin Killen.

Track Listing

Crack In The Wall
Fool's Complaint
I Never Wear White
Portrait Of The Knight Of Wands
Don't Uncork What You Can't Contain
Jacob And The Angel
Silver Bridge
Song Of The Stoic
Laying On Of Hands/Stoic 2
Horizon (There Is A Road)

Specifications

• Artist: Suzanne Vega
• Album: Tales from the Realm of the Queen of Pentacles
• Format: LP
• Edition: Gold Vinyl LP
• Label: Cooking Vinyl
• Catalogue Number: LPCOOK600C
• Barcode: 711297413014
• Genre: Folk

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Please note: This is a pre-order item with a release date of 23.10.26. Orders containing pre-order items will be dispatched when all items are available. If you'd like in-stock items sooner, please place a separate order.