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Manufacturer: Sony
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0696998688421
Format: Limited Edition
Label: Sony
Manufacturer: Sony
Number Of Discs: 2
Publisher: Sony
Release Date: 2002-10-22
Studio: Sony
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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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Summary: Essential Leonard Cohen
Comment: I came to the music of Leonard Cohen rather late in life and have no regrets. I feel his poetry and music deeply moving and enjoy his rich sonorous voice. My favourites from the two discs are I'm Your Man,Every body Knows and Dance Me To The End Of Love. I heard another version of Dance Me To The End Of Love while on holidays at La Maine , Cubjac, France and it remains one of my favourite romantic songs as it brings back such happy memories.
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Summary: The Best from the Best
Comment: All the best songs from the Master. His beautiful lyrics can move me to tears or fill me with passion. His deep dark voice add to the hauntingly beautiful words. He never fails to move me.
This is the best CD for those that are curious about the intriguing Cohen.
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Summary: Musicians viewpoint
Comment: Leonard Cohen isn't just great, he's a genius. He'll take you on a musical journey that explores the depths of emotions. His music
makes him one of today's most important composers. If you have a taste
for the best,you need to hear and enjoy Leonard Cohen.
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Summary: Personal Opinion
Comment: My wife had heard one of his songs so I bought it to be nice. I was definitely impressed with the sound and his voice. Thank you for having it available to purchase.
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Summary: Essential Leonard Cohen - Essentially
Comment: As the title reads, this is Leonard Cohen's Essential collection, and by no means definitive. If you have to purchase one CD of Leonard's music, this would be the one get. Classic favorites include Suzanne, So Long Marianne, Hallelujah, Tower Song. All the songs are the album versions and do not necessarily represent the best version but they will certainly keep you listening for a long time.
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