Lemonade Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 I realised today that I don't own any Leonard Cohen albums, despite liking everything I've heard by the man. So I think I should get some, but I know he's got like 40 years worth of back catalogue. What would be a good place to start? My favourite LC songs are "Dance Me To The End Of Love" and "Avalanche" but I don't even know what albums they're on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
french_disko Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 saves hassle - Amazon.co.uk: The Essential Leonard Cohen: Leonard Cohen: Music Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimyReizeger Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Songs from a room.That's where I started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted May 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 saves hassle - Amazon.co.uk: The Essential Leonard Cohen: Leonard Cohen: MusicAye good shout. But it got some of the 60s 'folk' stuff on it, which to be honest doesn't do anything for me, I prefer his slow, dark, deep-voiced stuff from his later years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Steven Dedalus Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Aye good shout. But it got some of the 60s 'folk' stuff on it, which to be honest doesn't do anything for me, I prefer his slow, dark, deep-voiced stuff from his later years.Although, I'd be really careful with "I'm Your Man".It's like laughing Lenny got hisd hands on a casio keyboard, found the factory settings, mumbled over it, and said: "Well, I suppose that's the album...."Some of the songs are ok, I suppose, but it sounds horrific. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted May 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Although, I'd be really careful with "I'm Your Man".It's like laughing Lenny got hisd hands on a casio keyboard, found the factory settings, mumbled over it, and said: "Well, I suppose that's the album...."Some of the songs are ok, I suppose, but it sounds horrific.I really like the track "I'm Your Man", and also "Everybody Knows" which I think is from that album as well? I may well check out that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaki Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Although, I'd be really careful with "I'm Your Man".It's like laughing Lenny got hisd hands on a casio keyboard, found the factory settings, mumbled over it, and said: "Well, I suppose that's the album...."Some of the songs are ok, I suppose, but it sounds horrific.It's sounds wonderfully horrific if you ask me - particularly "Jazz Police". I love playing that album to people because of their resultant disgust. I really like Death of a Ladies Man which was produced by Phil Spector (with a gun to Cohen's head!!!) and is obviously as a result departure from his usual minimalist approach. Leonard Cohen doesn't much like it, but I think it's great! I also like Various Positions (questionable 80's production again but great songs) and The Future. If you're to but one CD I'd go for the Greatest Hits double CD though. Even if you become a massive fan do not under any circumstance buy Tower of Song, an album of people covering Cohen songs. Bar 2 tracks it absolutely stinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bluesxman Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 I really like the track "I'm Your Man", and also "Everybody Knows" which I think is from that album as well? I may well check out that one.'I'm Your Man' is a great album, 'Jazz Police' is the only truly horrific song, sounds like some weird hybrid of Abba and the theme from Star Trek. 'The Future' is also great. I'm not so keen on his acoustic stuff gets a bit repetitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsby Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 It's sounds wonderfully horrific if you ask me Absolutely right. Only Leonard Cohen could make a Yamaha Portasound sound cool.I seem to remember starting a thread a couple of years ago saying the same thing.Tower of Song is the best example. Screw Moog and Hammond, who needs them when you've got Botempi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Milne Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 im in love with the single cd greatest hits oneits like 4 in hmv at the mo as i bought it for someone for their birthday.i have a copy if you want a burn? then you can see if you like it or not.my faves are probably:last years manchelsea hotel no2famous blue rainoatsuzanne i like the sad ones you see.dear heather is pretty cool also.id like to see him live but hes sold out edinburgh castle and i was meant to be going to benicasim (mainly because leonard and mmjacket are playing) but hes maybe pulling out so not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsby Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Glasgow date in November on sale this morning, get yo ass over to Ticketmaster sharpish as its almost sold out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossP Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Random fact:My cousin's girlfriend is touring with him just now, as a backing singer/harp player I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted July 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 For the record I bought Various Positions and I'm Your Man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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