| Nine Objects of Desire | ||||
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| Released | September 10, 1996 | |||
| Studio | Magic Shop, New York City | |||
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| Length | 38:52 | |||
| Label | A&M | |||
| Producer | Mitchell Froom | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Billboard | (favorable)[2] |
| Entertainment Weekly | A[3] |
| Music Week | [4] |
| Pitchfork | 7.4/10[5] |
| Rolling Stone | [6] |
Nine Objects of Desire is the fifth studio album by American musician Suzanne Vega, released on September 10, 1996, through A&M Records. As with her previous album 99.9F° (1992), it was produced by her then-husband Mitchell Froom (who also co-wrote three tracks). The recording sessions took place at The Magic Shop in New York City.[7]
Much like its predecessor, Nine Objects of Desire integrates experimental instrumentation and arrangements into Vega's signature sound. Elements of jazz are present on tracks such as "Caramel" and "Tombstone". High-profile contributors to the album include Tchad Blake on guitar, Jerry Marotta on drums, and members of Elvis Costello's backing band the Attractions.
Nine Objects of Desire peaked at number 92 in the US, continuing a downward trend in Vega's album sales throughout the 1990s. However, it received positive reviews from critics, many of whom praised the songwriting and production. It spawned a UK top 40 hit in "No Cheap Thrill".
- ^ a b c Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Nine Objects of Desire". AllMusic. Retrieved 17 October 2017.
- ^ Verna, Paul (28 September 1996). "Reviews & Previews: Albums" (PDF). Billboard. p. 85. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
- ^ "Nine Objects of Desire - EW.com". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
- ^ "Reviews: Albums" (PDF). Music Week. 15 February 1997. p. 23. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ "Nine Objects of Desire - Pitchfork". 3 February 2009. Archived from the original on 3 February 2009. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Suzanne Vega: Nine Objects of Desire : Music Reviews : Rolling Stone". Rolling Stone. 12 November 2007. Archived from the original on November 12, 2007. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ Verna, Paul (10 August 1996). "Vega Unveils 'Nine Objects Of Desire'". Billboard. Retrieved 25 April 2024.