So what has this album got to offer?
-Its a double disc album
-It has all the best songs, such as, Suzanne, Sisters of Mercy and Hallelujah
-There is a total of 31 songs on the album
The whole two discs play for approximately two hours and 36 minutes which is a good length for an album. ... Read review
The two-disc retrospectiveThe Essential Leonard Cohentraces the Canadian bard's musical ... more
maturity from poet and novelist who sang a little, to multidimensional artist whose oracular vocals and increasingly rich arrangements are every bit as compelling a...
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Long Marianne Bird On A Wire The Partisan Famous Blue Raincoat Chelsea Hotel #2 Take This Longing Who By Fire The Guests Hallelujah If It Be Your Will Night Com...
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The two-disc retrospective The Essential Leonard Cohen traces the Canadian bard's musical ... more
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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Advantages: soulful, excellent lyrics, has all the old favourites, two disc album Disadvantages: the voice sometimes gets too droney
So what has this album got to offer?
-Its a double disc album
-It has all the best songs, such as, Suzanne, Sisters of Mercy and Hallelujah
-There is a total of 31 songs on the album
The whole two discs play for approximately two hours and 36 minutes which is a good length for an album. All Cohen fans will love every minute of this album.
There are some amazing tunes on this album which are, ... ...is definately not everyone's cup of tea. I know many people who cant stand to listen to Leonard Cohen, claiming its simply bad music, its depressing music, and even that he can not sing. He is definately a love or hate artist.
Inside the sleeve of the album, there is a list of the the songs on the album, detailing the lyricist, when it was recorded and from which of his dozen or so album's it comes from. There is also some rather striking ... more
So what has this album got to offer?
-Its a double disc album -It has all the best songs, such as, Suzanne, Sisters of Mercy and Hallelujah -There is a total of 31 songs on the album
The whole two discs play for approximately two hours and 36 minutes which is a good length for an album. All Cohen fans will love every minute of this album.
There are some amazing tunes on this album which are, for me, my all time favourite tunes, but Cohen's music is definately not everyone's cup of tea. I know many people who cant stand to listen to Leonard Cohen, claiming its simply bad music, its depressing music, and even that he can not sing. He is definately a love or hate artist.
Inside the sleeve of the album, there is a list of the the songs on the album, detailing the lyricist, when it was recorded and from which of his dozen or so album's it comes from. There is also some rather striking artwork in the sleeve, one a painting of Cohen himself and another of a burning bush, which I can only assume is a reference to the Bible.
There is also to be found a short review on Cohen by a Japanese writer, Nara, which talks a little about the songs, about Cohen and basically praises Cohen to high heavens, something which can be found on a review of every artist.
Besides this however, this is definately a must have for every Leonard Cohen fan, I would certainly recommend it. I wouldn't however recommend it to someone who hasn't heard his music before. It is certainly an acquired taste!
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Product details
Title
Essential Leonard Cohen, The
Performer
Leonard Cohen
Genre
Rock & Pop
Sub Genre
Singer/Songwriter
Release Date
11/08/2008
Recomended Retail Price
15.99 GBP
Original Release Year
2002
Label / Distributor
Columbia / Sony Music/Arvato Services
Pieces in Set
2
Studio / Live
Mixed
Stereo
Stereo
Format
Performer
EAN
5099749799523
Catalogue Number
4979952
Additional notes
Album Notes
Cassette available on Columbia (86884)/[69699-86884-4]. NOTES: Personnel includes: Leonard Cohen (vocals). Producers include: John Simon, Bob Johnston, John Lissauer, Leonard Cohen, Henry Lewy. Compilation producers: Leanne Ungar, Bruce Dickinson. Recorded between 1967 & 2001. Includes liner notes by Pico Iyer.
Album Reviews
Q (1/03, p.131) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...This is a genteel, 2CD stroll through the bardic Canadian's romance-pitted past. There are riches galore..." Uncut (12/02, p.155) - 5 stars out of 5 - "...This is the kind of collection that converts non-believers..."
Titles on disc 1
1.
Suzanne
2.
Stranger Song
3.
Sisters Of Mercy
4.
Hey That's No Way To Say Goodbye
5.
So Long Marianne
6.
Bird On A Wire
7.
Partisan
8.
Famous Blue Raincoat
9.
Chelsea Hotel #2
10.
Take This Longing
11.
Who By Fire
12.
Guests
13.
Hallelujah
14.
If It Be Your Will
15.
Night Comes On
16.
I'm Your Man
17.
Everybody Knows
18.
Tower Of Song
19.
Ain't No Cure For Love
20.
Take This Waltz
21.
First We Take Manhattan
22.
Dance Me To The End Of Love
23.
Future
24.
Democracy
25.
Waiting For The Miracle
26.
Closing Time
27.
Anthem
28.
In My Secret Life
29.
Alexandra Leaving
30.
Thousand Kisses Deep
31.
Love Itself
Titles on disc 2
1.
Ain't No Cure For Love
2.
Take This Waltz
3.
First We Take Manhattan
4.
Dance Me To The End Of Love (live)
5.
Future
6.
Democracy
7.
Waiting For The Miracle
8.
Closing Time
9.
Anthem
10.
In My Secret Life
11.
Alexandra Leaving
12.
Thousand Kisses Deep
13.
Love Itself
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