Susanna Hoffs is the second solo album by Susanna Hoffs. The style of the album is more folk-oriented than her earlier work. Columbia Records disagreed with this style and dropped her from their roster, resulting in Hoffs signing to London Records. Three songs rejected by Columbia appeared on the album, including "Enormous Wings", "Darling One" and "Happy Place". Another one, "Catch the Wind", appeared on the CD single release of "All I Want". "All I Want" hit number 77 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent twelve weeks on the chart.
The album is much more personal and deals with issues like abusive relationships and insecurities; "Weak with Love" is about John Lennon's assassination. The album was promoted by forming a band for an extensive tour.
The album was released to enthusiastic reviews but, like its predecessor, it failed to sell as well as expected.
Reception
AllMusic reviewer Stephen Thomas Erlewine stated that Susanna Hoffs is "a remarkably accomplished and catchy collection of mature jangle-pop, power-pop and ballads". Wook Kim of Entertainment Weekly noted Hoffs "performs a small act of bravery".
Music & Media named it Album of the Week, noting "Naturally Hoffs has given up on her cute girl act. Just like fellow female Angeleno Belinda Carlisle, she has returned with a mature new sound, which she developed by herself...The result is a place where Sheryl Crow and her Tuesday Night Club were enjoying themselves before Crow moved on to more personal, darker pastures."