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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2017 18:58:06 GMT
We haven't had any Cohen before, so for those of you who haven't been lucky enough to listen to this it will be a real treat! 'You Want It Darker' is Cohen's 14th and last album and IMO one of his best. Unlike many artists, his creativity didn't tail off as he got older. I rate his lyrics above almost any other writer. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You_Want_It_Darker |
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Post by MartinT on Mar 15, 2017 21:18:26 GMT
What an absolutely fab choice, Lawrence. It has been on my regular playlist since I got it for Christmas. A stunning valedictory release, saying everything that he had left to say. The man was a god of well crafted songs and his deep gravelly voice betrays his age here, but not his state of mind. Chokingly beautiful in parts, he sang it all sitting down in his home because he was too sick to be moved. It has to be 10/10 from me, this is what great music is all about.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2017 21:55:56 GMT
Haven't heard this album before, although I do like Leonard Cohen so I'm looking forward to it  |
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Post by ChrisB on Mar 15, 2017 23:59:30 GMT
Good choice.
I gave this to Mischa for Christmas but, shockingly, have only listened to it once. Looking forward to playing the bejeezus out of it over the next few days!
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Post by John on Mar 16, 2017 6:00:16 GMT
Just been listening and really enjoying this, so much depth to his lyrics
I will get this and give it a mark latter
Always good to listen to new music
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Post by Barrington on Mar 16, 2017 8:22:27 GMT
Haven't heard this album before, although I do like Leonard Cohen so I'm looking forward to it Same for me , I've been buying his albums in chronological order , got five so far. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2017 14:38:42 GMT
A good 7/10 from me. I really like the tunes and the album as a whole but still struggle a little with his voice, but that's the same with all of his music I guess.
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Post by julesd68 on Mar 17, 2017 15:01:02 GMT
Yes I'm going for a 7 too - it's more an album that I would 'respect' rather than really enjoy but thanks for posting as I doubt I would have listened to it otherwise ...
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Post by Barrington on Mar 23, 2017 20:59:38 GMT
As in my previous post I'm buying LC in order but I think (well I know) I'll jump the list and buy this soon , great album , a strong 8/10. Which format to get it on though  |
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Post by MartinT on Mar 24, 2017 8:01:13 GMT
If anyone wants to buy a good representative album of the new later Cohen style, I'm Your Man is all-round excellent.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2017 9:46:08 GMT
I have I'm Your Man and agree it's excellent and was the first Cohen album I bought on recommendation.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2017 22:15:29 GMT
This is certainly one of the best Leonard Cohen albums and sadly his last. Delay in vinyl coming out meant he passed away between ordering and it's release. Just wish pressing quality on this could have been better, but the music is top class. 10/10.
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