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Essential Leonard Cohen
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Additional Essential Leonard Cohen Information
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This two-disc retrospective traces the Canadian bard's musical maturity from poet and novelist who sang a little to multidimensional artist whose oracular vocals and increasingly rich arrangements are every bit as compelling as his verse. Even when Cohen came to prominence through the 1960s songcraft of "Suzanne" and "Bird on a Wire," the "folksinger" tag never really fit. Later highlights ranging from the deadpan drollery of "Tower of Song" and "Everybody Knows" to the apocalyptic anthemry of "First We Take Manhattan" and "Democracy" suggest that other labels might be more appropriate: cabaret surrealist, spiritual gadfly, sensual prophet, agent provocateur. Cohen chose the selections, drawing more than half of the 31 tracks from three landmark albums--his 1967 debut Songs of Leonard Cohen, 1988's I'm Your Man, and 1992's The Future--along with four from 2001's Ten New Songs. The collection justifies its title as deep as it goes, though it's a shame that Cohen's commercial profile couldn't justify the more elaborate box set his artistry warrants (one that would at least include lyrics and musician credits). Those who sample the consistently inspired music here might come to the conclusion that everything Cohen records is essential. --Don McLeese
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What Customers Say About Essential Leonard Cohen:
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I play it continuously - he is fabulous. Somehow I must have missed out on Leonard Cohen in the 60s - or was it the 70s. Whoa.LOVE IT. What a voice. So when I heard this CD at a friends house I rushed right home to my Amazon & ordered it. It hasnt been off my Bose in a week.
A nice accompaniment to his latest "Live in London" recording of the current concert tour where he reprises many of the same songs with an incredible band, new arrangements, and a great backup trio made up of Sharon Robinson and the "sublime" Webb sisters. This is an excellent collection of Leonard Cohen recordings that covers the period 1967 to 2001 and shows development of his writing and distinctive vocal style.
Nice mastering work and the collection does more than just hit the highlights. It's also a good start for people who came to Cohen late or lost their original Cohens in a conversion from vinyl to CD. Rebecca Kyle, May 2009 Many Cohen fans will argue that Essential is Everything and I won't dispute that thought one bit. However, for a collection that showcases the breadth and depth of Cohen's work, this CD is a lovely addition and a great value.
Mr.Cohen is an understated National Treasure of Canada, and once again makes me proud of my Canadian ancestry.Greg TobkesEast Meadow, NY
Would highly recommend to any Cohen fan. Love the Cohen CD's especially the progression from his early years to later in life. Most the best ones and my favorites are included.
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