Songs Of: Leonard Cohen: Amazon.ca: Music

1. Suzanne

2. Master Song

3. Winter Lady

4. The Stranger Song

5. Sisters Of Mercy

6. So Long, Marianne

7. Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye

8. Stories Of The Street

9. Teachers

10. One Of Us Cannot Be Wrong

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Un incontournable québécois

L’un des poètes et compositeurs les plus fascinants de la musique populaire. Sur son premier album, celui qui a chanté avec acuité les aléas amoureux et qui s’est attardé au destin des perdants magnifiques propose, entre autres perles, “Suzanne" et “So Long, Marianne”.

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Already established as a poet and novelist by the time of his 1968 debut, Leonard Cohen also proved himself to be a remarkable songwriter, if an acquired taste as a singer. The slow, dirge-like pace of many of the pieces only serves to highlight the lyrics, and the literate words of "Suzanne," "Sisters of Mercy," "Master Song," and others have withstood critical scrutiny for three decades. Relationships, and their aftermath, are the preoccupations of a record that has justifiably achieved classic status and influenced any number of performers, from Nick Cave to Tom Waits. John Simon's orchestrations help frame the pieces with loving, mournful strings. In its era, when music was electric and vibrant, it sounded completely out of step. But the passage of years has proved that, more than anything, Songs of Leonard Cohen is timeless. --Chris Nickson

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sublime, Oct 22 2006

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Pieter "Toypom" (Johannesburg) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Songs of Leonard Cohen (Audio CD)

The lilting poetry of Suzanne lures the listener into Leonard Cohen's world of romantic despair while introducing the essence of his sound: a deep monotone voice framed by sublime female backing vocals over simple but engaging melodies.

Master Song, Winter Lady and Stranger Song reinforce the desolate landscape although the melodies are less immediate. Cohen's genius shines brightly on the immortal Sisters Of Mercy, a strange mixture of the spiritual and the sensual that must be one of the most beautiful song-poems in the English language.

This delicate gem is followed by the poignant and evocative So Long Marianne and the understated Hey That's No Way To Say Goodbye, both masterpieces of words, melody and arrangement - the female vocals on Goodbye is especially impressive. The music sounds as if it is divinely inspired.

I also recommend Democracy: Judy Collins Sings Leonard Cohen, to enjoy her beautiful interpretations of Suzanne, Sisters Of Mercy and Hey That's No Way To Say Goodbye. She was the first to cover his songs. Famous Blue Raincoat by Jennifer Warnes is another sublime tribute album.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic, Aug 13 2006

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Pieter "Toypom" (Johannesburg) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Songs of Leonard Cohen (Audio CD)

This 1968 album was Cohen's debut and remains one of his finest. The lilting poetry of Suzanne lures the listener into a world of romantic despair while introducing the essence of his sound: a deep monotone voice framed by sublime female backing vocals over simple but engaging melodies. Master Song, Winter Lady and Stranger Song reinforce the desolate landscape although the melodies are less immediate. Cohen's genius shines brightly on the immortal Sisters Of Mercy, a strange mixture of the spiritual and the sensual that must be one of the most beautiful song-poems in the English language. This delicate gem is followed by the poignant and evocative So Long Marianne and the understated Hey That's No Way To Say Goodbye, both masterpieces of words, melody and arrangement - the female vocals on Goodbye is especially impressive. The timeless appeal of these compositions is proven by the countless cover versions down the years.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect recording., May 4 2004

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This is a perfect recording, Cohen's best. It's one of the 10 best recordings of the 1960s. This record changed the face of popular music for decades to come. I can think of so many, who came out of this one recording directly or indirectly...even today.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A gold standard then, a platinum standard now
I listened to Leonard Cohen when I was in my teens and early twenties. I loved Suzanne, Bird on the Wire and other Cohen songs with some level of appreciation. Read more

Published on Mar 19 2004 by Judy Miller

5.0 out of 5 stars Ageless
Right now, this is probably my favorite disc. I think everything I really have to say about Cohen has been iterated enough on this page; but I can't recommend it enough. Read more

Published on Jan 18 2004 by Tara Jayant