Songs From A Room

Super!

не могу оценить, не слушал и не очень хочу

Everyone I have known who was into Leonard Cohen was really weird. This isn’t my kind of music but it’s fine. I think I’d rather listen to The Black Album.

Passable et oubliable Ce n'est pas de la mauvaise musique mais dans une semaine j'aurais oublié cet album

amazing! 5/5

Nice performances and americana vibes. Mostly original songs and good performance. The mouth harp was pretty annoying throughout, and some songs overstayed their welcome, but pretty great regardless. 4/5

classic

3 fine

Didn’t get on with this at all

Meh

haven’t heard this in years and reminded that it might be my favorite cohen album. stripped down, intimate and poignant. It’s a remarkable achievement

Love it

After having 3 other Leonard Cohen albums I could've told you exactly what the album would've sounded like. There's no need for 5 of his albums on here, they sound the same - I'm Your Man was different, ironically though I thought it was the worst of the 4 I've had so far

Songwriting 10/10 but the music is just kinda there. Still, great album 4/5

Няяяяяя

Опять песни, в которых нужно вслушиваться в тексты. Ну и не хватает не только музыки как таковой, но хоть какого-то характера. У Дилана хотя бы есть харизма, и запоминающиеся крючки во многих песнях. Здесь просто бубнеж под гитару. Bird on a Wire единственная хорошая вещь, но Джонни Кэш ее в сто раз лучше спел. Не аллилуйа

Любимка. Минимум три песни из альбома такой голд. Нравится такое.

Не самый интересный его альбом. В целом для меня практически все его альбомы, которые слушал, были на грани между скукой и хоть какой-то заинтересованностью, но в этот раз все таки не сложилось.

Лучшая песня: Seems so long ago, Nancy Худшая: Butcher Одна песня очень понравилась, пара - норм, все остальное - ни о чем. Местами почему-то напомнило медляки Уотерса. То, что похоже на Дилана - ужас. Спасибо, что вокал приятный хоть, в отличие от. Великодушно поставлю 3

Коэна мы уважаем и любим

к моему удивлению, слушается пободрее, чем боб дилан, и все равно 3.5

На удивление альбом прислушался гораздо бодрее и интереснее схожих дилановских альбомов. И тем удивительнее, что Коэн не имел с ним коммерческого успеха в США и получал смешанные отзывы критиков. Вообще не понимаю индустрию тех лет. С интересом почитала о создании альбома, после лекции Лонгплея понимаю важность музыкального продюсера при записи альбомов тех лет

Aside from "Bird on the Wire" I don't think this had very many of Cohen's better-known songs, but there's good songwriting here.

I'm sorry, but Leonard Cohen makes me want to vomit. He has this certain "I don't know" quality in his voice that's incredibly irritating. I won't listen to him voluntarily anymore. He may well have that special artistic, avant-garde quality about him, but not for me. Cohen has always been an artist whose popularity (in some circles) I've never understood and, frankly, don't want to understand. That voice—get rid of it.

Very stripped back, very direct. Some moments hit hard, others just pass by quietly. It depends a lot on your mood.

I appreciate some of his music, but I was kind of bored by this album.

OHHHH FUCK YOU. Ehh it’s not that tragic that I got this album. I just don’t love this album like I do his other work. Love and Hate is to this day one of the best albums ever made in my opinion, and his debut is pretty incredible too. Both are leagues ahead of this. Bird on the Wire: not only overrated, but Johnny Cash did it better anyway. The real highs of this album lie in “Story of Isaac,” “The Partisan,” “Seems So Long…,” and “The Butcher,” but even then it’s too unremarkable to stick like it wants to. 7.4/10

These songs are definitely from a room somewhere. I can understand people not dogging Leonard Cohen but this is pleasurable to me

I think I probably prefer his debut but the strippex back approach doesn't really allow you to focus on the lyrics. Favourite tracks were Bird on the Wire and The Partisan

Love it. What a mood he could create.

It’s fine

What's going on with the jews harp? Just twanging away annoyingly in half the songs. Anyways, I like Lenny, but this is hit and miss. And that twanging loses a star.

Awesome album!!

I can't get through the 1st song. I feel like I give up too soon on some of these albums but then I remember I don't have to torture myself for the sake of this project.

p186. 1969. 3 stars. Some great songs and sharp lyrics here, but there's also a lot of filler. And even though it's less than 40 minutes, it seems longer.

Good but very sad

Cohen is a storyteller, lyricist, and poet. Not a singer and honestly, not even a proficient musician. All of this being said, the beauty of his words shine throughout this album.

All the songs were a bit too samey for me

Day807 - i might not have liked this as much if i didn’t get it on a sunday morning. it’s a good vibe even though the songs are kinda depressing

I really like his songwriting for the most part. But he cannot sing! And this album is quite boring and what’s up with all that kazoo (or rubber band) sound on this? How did he record all these songs with his voice? And he has 5 albums on this list!

Again, it’s fine but pretty boring. Same as the last 2 Leonard Cohen albums. I still have 2 more to go????

3,5

This is beautiful poetry and lovely melodies.

Old singer songwriter stuff. Ok. 6/10

Not bad.

Too often, this is boring songs performed in the vein of Bob Dylan, who I unfortunately can't stand.

Excellent songwriting. Each song tells an interesting story. It much to it musically but I guess that’s the point. Not a fan of his vocals, but still enjoyed the album.

old and sleepy

#885. Like Dylan, but less interesting. At least there were no harmonicas. 3/5: meh

Yeah I really don't get why people like Leonard Cohen. His voice is so droning and there's no melody to it. The only okay song on this was the Partisan, and that's because of the woman's voice in the chorus. I can't believe so many of his albums are on this list. I'm not looking forward to the others.

Not as good as his later work in my opinion. Apples to oranges I suppose. 3.8/5

This is the second album of Leonard Cohen’s that I had to listen to….not my style

one of his great albums

Felt very simple, a little too stripped for me. I think Leonard Cohen has a fantastically powerful voice, but the surrounding instrumental doesn’t do much in terms of uplifting his voice. I’m forced to have an improve kind of “Yes, and?” reaction to this album. Currently, I do enjoy it and really view these vocals as a strong anchor, but there’s a degree of emptiness that surrounds them. Faves: The Partisan, Story of Isaac

Muy auténtico y reescuchable al 100% Es un compositor y cantautor sumamente respetable 3.5

Mature and, stripped-back, Cohen creates an intimate, personal setting and fills it with intimate, personal songs. These songs often tell stories: see "Bird on the Wire", for instance, inspired by his release from the throes of depression, or the semi-triumphant war-inspired "A Bunch of Lonesome Heroes", or the biblical retelling of Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac in "The Story of Isaac". The simplicity of production further allows Cohen's lyrics to take centre stage; it feels like the music is merely an accompaniment to poetry.

12/03/26 o início é broxa, me irritou a voz dele não ter melodia nenhuma nesse ponto a bunch of lonesome heroes foi legal, e a partir desse ponto a voz dele finalmente tem tom melódico e sustenta um tom misterioso de narrativa para a época, faz sentido o minimalismo que a música dele apresenta - ainda assim o tom misterioso narrativo meio violão e voz fica interessante mas infelizmente esse minimalismo não é tão diversificado, então fica repetitivo, principalmente no instrumental (sem ser o violão) e até um pouco no tom da voz achei bem engraçado que ele é péssimo com títulos de projeto 6/10 (daria 6,5)

This is good, but are we sure they didn’t mean to put Songs of Love and Hate instead?

Bon. Franchement pas un mauvais album de folk, même plutôt original sur certains point notamment sur les paroles en français de "Partisans", mais mis à part ça. J'avoue que j'ai très peu retenu d'éléments propre à l'album, la cover elle même étant vraiment générique et rappellant surtout un style Early Beatles un peu triste. En bref, l'ambiance y était agréable mais sans plus, il faut que je revienne sur la tracklist

Kinda interesting but not that much

Still not my favorite Cohen album, but a very good one. The production is really simple, which makes you focus more on his lyrics. Favorite Songs: The Partisan, Tonight Will Be Fine

It's fine. Sounds kinda like Dylan. Oh boy

I'm delighted to see a Cohen album pop up today, even though it's only been ten albums since I last saw him. His other album was my most recent five-star record, and I need to wash the U2 out of my ears, so I have high expectations. It is very much the same Cohen I had previously, which I am glad for. Lyrics are just as strong as the other album("Songs of Love and Hate"), and the haunting guitar and vocals are still here. However, it does feel slightly more embellished than SoLH. It has noticeable string parts and even backing vocals on one track. However, it's still Cohen, and Cohen is great. So this is a great album from the 60s folk era. It succeeded in getting the awful sounds of U2's "Achtung Baby" out of my ears, and for that it deserves an extra star. It already gets good marks for being Leonard Cohen, with everything that entails sonically and lyrically. So it's a five star record.

Ah that Leonard Cohen... never met a note he could hit. I think this album would be great if basically anyone else had been singing it. I have to give it some credit because the songs are written quite well and the instrumentation is good but I cannot get over the monotone "wa-wa"-ing from Len.

Great poet. Terribly boring album. Why does there need to be 2 Cohen albums 2 years apart?

Bad music for sad people.

He writes great songs. I'd just rather hear anyone else perform this collection. He's clearly aping, at least to some degree, the affected vocal slouch of Fraud Dylan. And bad vocals in 1960's American folk music doesn't leave much else to listen to.

Still no

I love his 60s albuns! Gimme more!

“The Partisan” stops you in your tracks and makes this whole album worth listening to. Beautiful in every way, haunting and stern. As for the rest? It’s alright. Standard Cohen stuff where it’s all about the lyrics and the minimalist instrumentals serve to create a little supporting atmosphere for the stories being told. I don’t think this is his strongest effort by any means. “The Old Revolution” isn’t too shabby. Soft 3/5. Doesn’t really need to be on this list with better Cohen projects, but his storytelling can’t be denied

Might be worthy of a four, like 'songs of' but not after one listen. Sounded like good Cohen as opposed to 80s Cohen with drum machines.

Most musical (not spoken word) Cohen album I’ve heard yet. It was alright. Maybe 2.5

I enjoyed this more than other Cohen albums; it was somehow peaceful.

Excellent

Only really vibe with Bird on a Wire

First Leonard Cohen album I semi-enjoyed

Several times I almost thought I could like this album and then his voice ruined it for me.

My 4th Leonard Cohen album and my opinion is unchanged. Booooooring. 2/5

Blind album and artist. Shamed i didn't like this until the final track.

2.0 - Weak

There may be a devoted fan base for Leonard Cohen, but I can’t say I understand the appeal. Songs from a Room was exactly what I feared it would be: a steaming pile of smelly feces stretched out to a full 36 minutes—complete with far too much jaw harp—that I will never get back. I know his sparse style and somber tone resonate deeply with some listeners, but for me the experience felt flat and monotonous, ultimately amounting to time I wish I’d spent elsewhere.

There are way too many Cohen albums on this list and they are all awful. I can't fathom how this is remotely likeable. If I were in a central american prison, this is what they would play on a loop to drive me insane.

4.5 New, old Cohen is practically perfect for me. I will actively be looking to add this one to my vinyl collection. Very much a companion piece to “Songs of Leonard Cohen” which is one of my favorite albums ever. There’s maybe a little less hooks on this one, but I can really see it growing on me over time and the lyrics are just beautiful.

Saved? ❌ Would listen again? 🤔 Would recommend to anyone? ❌ Would buy on Vinyl? ❌

Perhaps an acquired taste. Interesting songwriting, distinct vocals, not exactly my cup of tea.

Leonard Cohen is an acquired taste. I haven't acquired that taste as of yet.

Bard coded

Honestly this was kind of soothing to listen to. I could fall asleep to this.

Incredible lyrics, beautiful music.

got bored so quick sorry

Okay, but too grim for me...

This is a beautiful album. In the right mood I will be revisiting.

Not the greatest voice, but the lack of perfection adds a sense of raw realness that is missed in a lot of today's music. Feels gritty and heartfelt in a way I have not heard in a long time. 3/5

Me gusta la forma que tiene de escribir, narrando una historia distinta en cada una de las canciones; lamentablemente, el álbum se hace monótono si no te interesa nada lo que está contando (como fue en mi caso). Considero que está todo bien con querer usar únicamente la guitarra como instrumento, pero maestro, si es así, ponele un poco más de ganas. La lírica es lo único que salva a este disco de ser un completo aburrimiento. ↑: Story of Isaac ↓: You Know Who I Am

zijn stem was nog niet zo doorrookt, maar toch klonk dit als een goeie Cohen

While this is a big step down from Cohen's debut, it's still pretty damn good. It's darker and starker than the album before it, the lyrics more searching in their themes of religion and trying to find your place in it. It isn't a Leonard Cohen album that I find myself revisiting often, but it's still a strong one in his discography.

Quite, brooding, sombre songs that get better everytime you hear them.

The simplicity of the music and the production put the lyrics at the front and center. It feels like you're just listening to someone wise telling life stories and lessons. It feels pretty intimate. I enjoyed this quite a bit.

Is this better than the last album by Leonard Cohen? Are there any discernible differences? I don't think so. Its fine. I like Leonard Cohen, I respect him as a poet and songwriting. But damn.. these records are bleak. And also just kind of dry. I know that a similar comparison could be made about Elliot Smith, who is kind of the reincarnation of this music. More recently, there are the comparisons to Cameron Winter. I like all of it, and if this is the source code for melancholy white boy blues, then I'm here for it. But its not something that I'm really gunning for on a regular basis. I like the homage to Marianne on this record. That was cool.

Leonard Cohen does not miss. Favorite track: Bird on the Wire

Every song had the same formula. None particularly good.

If I were a fish & you caught me…maybe it’s the thought of not BEING SO ALONE…& when I’m back in Chicago I feel iiiiiit!…and the branch on the tree and the tree in bog…bewitched, bothered & bewildered aaaaammmmm iiiiiiii Songs from The Room - 5 stars. Songs from A Room - “this isn’t fudge…ah man this is shit!”

My wife asked if I’d rather hear this or Hobo Johnson. I had to think about it

This was the first time I heard this and I actually really enjoyed this a lot. The older I get the dumber more lyrics feel but this album held up well in that regard. I am somewhere between a 4 and a 5 on this one. I definitely think people should hear it but I know it won't be enjoyed by everyone due to the minimalist nature and some of the singing.

I know and like some of his songs but I don't think I knew any of these. That twangy sound on a few songs I had to look up, a Jew's Harp apparently, sounds really out of place because of only knowing it as like a cartoon joke sound or something making fun of hillbillies.

This may be a creeper album in that it may creep its way to a 5 over time. The instrument choices and the mix are odd. There is a lot of space on this album. I haven't decided how much I enjoy that, and the lyrics, though very powerful at points, can be delivered with less punch than expected. I may also enjoy this. Leonard Cohen sounds a lot like Bob Dylan on this album even down to the chosen vocal melodies. A solid four at this moment.

I enjoyed this

The entire time I’m listening to Leonard cohen, I’m debating with myself whether I actuallly like it or if Im convincing myself I like it because I’m supposed to. Not really his fault but that’s how I feel. Bird on a wire is good.

The songwriting is really good, but the songs sound rather depressing and maybe a little repetitive.

Not crazy about his voice, but the album grew on me as it progressed.

The lyrics and music are top shelf, but those vocals...

Some stripped down folk albums can be repetitive and boring. Some can lull you in and mesmerize you. This is the latter. I don't really know why it works where others fail.

Wow. starts as a 3, but then is too whiny.

Singing and banjo. Meh. 2/5

Did this album win the Gammy for most boring?

No me gusta y he tratado que me guste. No soporto su tono y como canta arrastrando las frases

Album 1051 of 1089 Songs From A Room - Leonard Cohen (1969) Rating : 3.5 / 5 It’s hard - and maybe unfair - to compare something like this to a big, layered production such as Dark Side of the Moon. This is a completely different space. A quieter one. A more intimate one. And in that space, Cohen absolutely thrives. This is early Cohen, and to me, that may be where he was strongest. Stripped down, focused, deliberate. Every word feels placed exactly where he wanted it. His baritone isn’t flashy - it’s steady, haunting, and commanding in its own understated way. He makes you lean in and pay attention. I found myself looking forward to each next track, which says a lot. There’s no rush, no spectacle - just thoughtful songwriting and melodies that quietly settle in. “Bird on the Wire” alone is worth the trip, but the whole album carries that same reflective weight. He really is a bird of a different color. Not for everyone, perhaps - but for those willing to sit with it, there’s something special here. I suspect many people have never given Cohen a real listen, and that probably ought to change.

I had heard of Leonard Cohen before, but I had never heard any of his music. According to the reviews of this album, this might not have been the best of his albums to start with. I don't hate it (there is a lot of jaw harp though), but I don't think I would put thia album into my rotation. I did like "Story of Isaac"; it always interests me to hear biblical stories from the other perspective.

I find it too dull. The odd highlight is not enough.

Favorite Track: Bird on the Wire

I think it might just be Leonard's vibe but dang, this was a little depressing! Felt myself losing the will to live with each track

Disappointing for me. I have enjoyed the other Cohen stuff. Unfortunately this just didn't hit. Something about the way his voice sits in the mix just felt off to me on think one. Kind of grating somehow. Maybe I just wasn't in the mood

darei 2,5. ho sentito solo le prime due canzoni e credo non sarei riuscita a sentirlo tutto (un po’ triste un po’ pesante), però la prima canzone mi è piaciuta abbastanza

Sicuramente cohen è un importante cantautore, e infatti in questo disco sono molto più centrali i testi che le musiche, pertanto 40 minuti di poesie con accompagnamento musicale sono un po' tanti ma ne riconosco il valore

The man writes beautiful songs, i just wish he’d give them to Someone else to perform

I expected to hate this more than I did. I still don’t like Leonard Cohen. I still found myself sad and slightly depressed after listening to this - just not as sad and depressed as I had thought. It’s a 1.5* album for me, but it’s not as bad as a 1*.

Leonard Cohen is so depressing. That doesn't mean an album can't be good obviously, but there's a time and a place for this record. And that's not when you are in a great mood, because this would instantly reverse it. He can't sing. At all. And, you know, there are some artists who objectively have terrible singing voices and despite all the odds I still enjoy them (see both Johns from They Might Be Giants, and John Darnielle from The Mountain Goats... so weirdly, mostly people called John). But not Leonard. He is, I will admit, a great storyteller. And that's a plus point. But it's all so... dour. This is not for me. I don't have a high point, because it essentially all sounded the same to me, and it made me sad. 2/5

A published novelist and poet long before his first album (1968), it’s no surprise that it’s the words that take centre stage on all Leonard Cohen records. Songs From A Room puts the listener in the room with Cohen, sharing the songwriter’s thoughts and feelings in an intimate, one to one style. It’s riveting and spellbinding, and sometimes a little too personal. The production and backing never intrude, which isn’t to say it’s dull or uninspired – in fact it’s occasionally odd - but frames his words strikingly. “Bird On The Wire” is probably the most recognisable song on the collection, but it finds its equals in tracks like “Story Of Isaac” and “The Partisan”. However, this is a record that isn’t as strong as the albums Cohen released either before or directly after, so pales a little in comparison. Still, a fine record, just not his best. 8/10

I haven't listened to Leonard Cohen very much. He's very much of his time. I like it. I hear at lot of influences from musicians who followed him.

Me personally, could've done without the mouth harp

I know some people love him. I don’t get it.

I have tried to listen to this for about a week, and it's so incredibly boring.

Nie znalem mlodego Cohena, fajne i momentami uroczo nieporadne

Very good folk music. Loved it.

Sad, but nice listening.

The long-overdue return of Leonard Cohen. For whatever reason, he's eluded me until now. Songs of Leonard Cohen and I'm Your Man were albums 16 and 34 respectively, with there being a long absence until this third album of his. This might be my longest album gap to date. Anyways, this is the first Leonard Cohen album that I'm listening to with mature, discerning ears since all of my old reviews suck dick. I'm not a folker and I didn't really like his style, though the general vocal style from Songs of Leonard Cohen has persisted within my memory. Maybe I'll like this one. I am live and suffering from the YouTube Music app. My usual methods of streaming music all broke down on me at the same time, which is incredibly fucking annoying. Above all else, I'm bereaved that I used to listen to music like this. Ads. You need to keep the app open in order to play music. I needed to sign in just to hear music in the first place. Sordid stuff all around and a general reminder of how far I've fallen. I had to switch to NewPipe. I was suffering too much psychic damage from that accursed app. Anyways, this is just more fuarkingggg Leonard Cohen, which is precisely what I would have said if I rolled this album a year back. Maybe I'm forever young. The album's fine. The slowly building, malingering style of this is certainly distinctive as far as folk musicians go. It just isn't remarkable to me. While I generally didn't mind this album, if I had one complaint, it's that there's a strange disconnect between the vocals and instrumentals. Leonard offers a decent, suave performance on this album, but nothing which meshes with or enhances the music. Overall, as something to kick back and unwind to, I didn't mind this one. That 35-minute runtime is glorious considering all of the long-as-fuck albums I've been listening to lately. I've heard this rendition of "The Partisan" before. I'm not sure where, however. Anyways, it's a fine cover. No clue what other renditions sound like, but the intricate guitars are pretty nice, and Cohen provides a solid vocal performance. Book time. Songs of Leonard Cohen was a surprise success. Was in his mid-30s when he first found success with that album. This album is more subdued than his first outing. His songwriting and lyrics on this album proved himself as a worthy rival to Bob Dylan. Apparently it was commercially unsuccessful, though Wikipedia says the album made in to no.2 on the UK charts, which has got to count for something, right? I know Cohen has been a critic darling for pretty much all of his career, so I like to think these five list albums are recommended to me on good authority. I cosign this inclusion.

Neil, Joni then Leonard? I get to listen to all these Canadian classics for the first time thanks to this generator! His poetry works well with the lyrical cadence, and it’s just him and his guitar so I really have to try harder to focus on the lyrics. I like how he doesn’t put too much flourish; it’s just him and you in this audial room. (3.5-4)

I get it. He's a great songwriter. Quirky with an interesting turn of phrase occasionally. But, he's one of those folks that writes good songs and isn't necessarily the best performer of them. (a la Tom Waits, J Cale, Randy Newman, etc.) I'd only ever really heard his songs by him when he was older. It was a little different hearing him sing them in a younger man's voice. Even tough he bever became an electric performer, I do like his older, gravelly style more. This is one of those albums I'm glad I heard, but won't ever play again. I appreciate his style and what he created. It's just not super-listenable by me. I'll give it a 3 for the history and the cool words.

Not sure what to write about this really. Listening to this and Leonard Cohen for the first time all these years later, I haven’t really got anything from it. It’s dull and insipid, and very much outstayed its welcome after about five songs.

I wasn't going to give this a good rating to begin with but the flute at the very end of the last song sealed it for me. No thank you.

Not really a fan of Cohen's voice overall, it has its moments ("The Old Revolution" was a stronger one for me). Nothing going on musically of interest; usually a 2-note plodding bassline, with some gentle guitar playing in harmony with the vocals (or plodding along with the bassline). Something that might be a jaw-harp (or an elastic band, I guess) is irritatingly twanging along in the background of most of the tracks - doesn't really fit for me at all. Lyrically it's a mixture, there's definitely some decent imagery and some powerful songs, but most of it didn't particularly resonate with me. Depressing, particularly "Seems So Long Ago, Nancy" - especially since that's apparently a true story. This is my first encounter with Cohen and I'm not looking forward to listening to more. At least it was a short album.

cute on occasion, mostly pretty boring. The Partisan was a highlight

I hate country! (Wednesday are cool) Minimal instrumentation meant to highlight his voice, unfortunately his "singing" seems to be "he got out of bed and is putting as much effort into it as he can" At least there's not a extremely loud harmonica in this one I didn't hate it 2

Bland singer/songwriter.

Bird on a Wire has pieces of it that remind me of Bridge Under Water. Intentionally? Probably not or there would be some suing going on I’d suppose. Good start. It’s not that droning sleepy time typical Cohen sound. There’s definitely some Bob Dylan sounding shit on this album. Who did it first? I dunno. I cannae be arsed to check. It works and it doesn’t. This sound. The album gets worse as it goes on. After Isaac it sucks until we get to Lady Midnight but that just isn’t enough to save this. I needed more.

I’m probably not alone, but I have to be in the right mood for Leonard Cohen. When I am though, he’s really a charm.

Certainly one of the more pleasant Cohen albums to listen to. Leonard is an incredible songwriter and story teller, but the later albums are a rough listen due to his low grumbling voice that's nothing like on this album. This album over all is very simplistic in it's production, which actually serves the songwriting incredibly.

What a wet blanket

Bird on the wire - 3 Story of Isaac - 4 A bunch of lonesome heroes - 3 The partisan - 4 Seems so long ago, Nancy - 3 The old revolution - 3 The butcher - 3 You know who I am - 4 Lady midnight - 4 Tonight will be fine - 3

folky. mellow. chill. emotions.

3 - good album got a bit worn out by the end

SO GOOD UGH!! I would like it so much if i listened more like genuinely in love. Song with nancys name and it is so good omg 5 star

Beautiful poetry, quiet music, classic Cohen. Maybe not as perfect as other albums of that period, still very enjoyable.

"Songs in a Room" = "Whispers in a Room"

Songs started to get batter as the album went on.

First time listening to a Leonard Coen album and this was a great album to listen to while driving around after a snow storm. Something very blue (the color, not the feeling) about this album. An enjoyable listen but not much more than that. 3/5

Old man sings old shit garbage you gotta love I not

The finger-picking Canadian bard who managed to enchant an impressive number of women with his, ehm… Well. Let’s move on. Only two albums ago I wrote about Pink Moon by Nick Drake, and the parallels are obvious enough to be distracting. Both artists debuted in the late sixties. Both make restrained, intimate music built largely around acoustic guitar. Both operate in a space where song and poetry bleed into each other. And both are far more about mood and atmosphere than spectacle. But the differences matter more. Leonard Cohen is, first and foremost, the poet. There’s a reason people still argue that he, rather than the actual Nobel laureate, should have received the Literature Prize if song lyrics were going to be honoured at all. Nick Drake’s genius lay in his guitar playing — intricate, fluid, quietly astonishing. Cohen, by contrast, is not a remarkable guitarist in any technical sense. His strength is language, phrasing, and the gravity of delivery. Vocally, both hover somewhere between singing and speaking, though Cohen leans far more toward recitation. His voice isn’t conventionally beautiful, but it is unmistakable: dry, intimate, slightly weary, and perfectly suited to the material. It draws you in not through range or power, but through authority. Musically, this album starts strong — very strong. Opening with “Bird on the Wire” is almost unfair. It’s one of Cohen’s most famous songs for a reason: simple, dignified, emotionally precise. The arrangement deserves mention too. Unlike Pink Moon, which commits fully (and sometimes almost stubbornly) to voice-and-guitar austerity, this album uses a small backing band. Subtle additions — a well-timed organ line here, understated rhythm support there — add warmth and depth without ever feeling ornamental. For a while, it works beautifully. There’s also a quiet reminder of Cohen’s Canadian identity in “The Partisan”, partially sung in French. It’s a striking moment, not least because the female voice delivering the French lines — drenched in echo — is completely uncredited. History, as ever, is selective. After those early highlights, though, the album begins to level out. Not badly — there are no weak tracks here — but the palette becomes increasingly uniform. The tempos stay mostly low to mid-range, the arrangements remain calm and acoustic, the emotional register controlled and reflective. Even with tasteful instrumentation, the music never really breaks out of its own restraint. At 36 minutes, that’s just about right. Any longer and it might have tipped into sameness. So: a good album. A beautiful opening track. Consistently solid songwriting. No missteps — but also not much in the way of surprise or drama. Cohen’s art here is about precision and tone rather than momentum. There are still four Leonard Cohen albums to come on this list. We’ll see where the journey leads.

It's fine but he's a work in progress here. A bit too Dylan.

听不懂歌词，所以没什么共鸣

Quite boring and plain

It's dreary, sure, but it's beautifully written.

Good calm stuff

Thoughtful, but I’m not interested

Great lyrics, deserves better music

Fint

Truly some of the songs from a room of all time.

Mycket trevligt!

Måste lyssna igen

Somewhat similar to Dylan's Another Side, when Songs from a Room was initially released, it was perceived as a letdown: too dully introspective, not much like the first record, which had you dancing to the folksy rhythms of a new guy on the scene. In other words, not just a letdown, but a depressing and lonely affair: 'I sing this for the crickets / I sing this for the army / I sing this for your children / And for all who do not need me.' But while it's true that nothing here is particularly vivacious, it's often unusually vivid and it's always gorgeous. Lyrically, he really is a masterful artisan: 'I cannot follow you, my love / You cannot follow me / I am the distance you put between / All of the moments that will be.' That's almost written verse...almost.

I think this is the Hallelujah guy. I love Hallelujah. Lyricism is totally my thing, so i fucked with this pretty heavy. The instrumentation wasn't as varied or complex as is my preference, but it really gave the lyrics room to breathe. I was happily surprised to see that Cohen's talent for blending the personal with mythology was also present on this album. I particularly liked Story of Issac, The Butcher, and You Know Who I Am for these elements.

It was dark when I started listening to this album. The sunrise was burnt orange, and by the end of it the morning was a pale blue. Before this album, all I knew of Leonard Cohen were the song Hallelujah and the album You Want It Darker; from these two impressions, I had preconceived notions of an album with a dark tone, and those expectations were handedly met. Cohen has a knack for writing lyrics balanced between poetic flourish and brutal sincerity that cuts right through to your heart, and his unique voice sells that writing incredibly well. The instrumentation, while often simple, fills the space with a deep and guttural sound lying just beneath Cohen's guitar, feeling almost like his acoustic performances are haunted by their subjects. The more I went about my day, the more verses from this album I found myself absent-mindedly singing, which is usually a pretty dang good stamp of approval from me. This is an incredibly well-written album, and it makes me want to check out so much more of Leonard Cohen's work. Highlights: Bird on the Wire, Story of Isaac, Seems So Long Ago, Nancy, The Old Revolution, The Butcher, You Know Who I Am, Lady Midnight, Tonight Will Be Fine

Definitely a cut above the other Leonard Cohen albums I had had from the list so far. I kinda enjoyed a couple of the songs before finally losing interest!

I am 30 years old, I have a master's in music and I have worked in publishing. I am tired of telling myself I'll start to enjoy this sort of dull pretentious stuff when I am older.

This is peak Cohen for me. I love the story telling vibe and The Partisan has long been one of my favorite songs.

You could tell this guy was high on Simon and Garfunkel and Bob Dylan.

Well, somebody was trying to sound like Bob Dylan, wasn't he? His songs aren't the same without that deep, deep voice. I walked out of this room.

< the Beatles

No. Fell asleep again.

Peak

Not as strong as his debut but a beautiful haunting album all the same. The openers - Bird on a Wire, and Story of Issac - are some of my favourites. Some of the other songs are pretty forgettable but I could happy listen to them again. The sparseness of the production only emphasises the poetry of the lyrics and Cohen’s haunting voice, as well as the few musical flourishes like the French chorus on The Partisan.

I never understood Leonard Cohen. Like in Bob Dylan's case, all the covers to his songs were better.

"thought I saw an eagle but it might have been a vulture" line goes hard

This is the third Leonard Cohen album that I have reviewed so far on this list. Once again, I will state the obvious…he can’t sing. And some of his lyrics are really out there. Still, if someone else was singing, it would be a big improvement, and I would rate it higher.

boring

the genius boy of boygenius’ namesake

Jao on mi je baš dosadan za riknuti, ono dosadno u rangu Casha. 1/5, 1/10

Ósköp notalegt

Furðu falleg. Ég veit að hann samdi Hallelujah en ég hélt að það væri bara óvart.

Perhaps not as elusive and elite as his debut album, but still very good. His performances aren't as good here, but the songcraft here is just as good as any of his other best work. Lots of my favorite songs of his on here. Very worthy debut album with a collection of nice music. Sounds ominous for a lot of it, but ends on an uplifting note with Tonight will be fine.

Deze toevallig net kunnen meepikken op LP bij de kringloop, voor een paar eurootjes. De collectie 1001 op vinyl is bescheiden, maar breidt zich uit. Zoals altijd grossiert Cohen in diepzinnigheden, opgebouwd uit archetypische begrippen als goud, wijn, bedelaar, altaar, held, ketenen en dat soort poëtische standaard-legoblokjes. De instrumentatie is kaal, wat betekent dat Cohen ook niks heeft om zich achter te verbergen, en daar redt hij zich met mooie melodieën nog vaak uit ook. En dan is er nog The partisan, weliswaar een vertaling uit het Frans, maar mede dankzij Cohen een klassieker. Maar niet alles is even interessant, een aantal nummers op deze plaat pompie-pompiet maar wat door. De andere platen van Leonard in deze top-1001 waren boeiender.

Aan de eerste albumtitels van de man spreekt nou niet per se creativiteit. Liedjes van hem (waarschijnlijk vanuit een ruimte) en liedjes vanuit een ruimte (van hem). Yep, de albums zijn nogal hetzelfde. Dus net als het vorige album, komt ook nu de emotie bij mij niet binnen. De man heeft een flink en gewaardeerd oeuvre. Kon er echt niets gevonden worden uit een andere tijd?

Inmiddels de 3e keer Leonard Cohen en dan weet je wat je krijgt. Hij is hier nog redelijk bij stem en daarom probeert hij gelijk wat te zingen, maar daar is hij juist niet zo goed in. Het is gewoon retevals. Op track 3 lijkt het meer op Armand met Ben ik te min. Laat hem dan maar mompelen met een bromstem. Zingen is hij dus niet zo goed in. Maar waar hij wel goed in is, is het neerzetten van een sfeertje. Net als bij het debuutalbum weet hij met minimale middelen je aandacht te pakken. Een akoestische gitaar, een eenzame viool en zijn bezwerende stem. Je wil naar hem luisteren, naar zijn gedichten en verhalen op muziek, je hebt geen keus. Het is niet van deze tijd, maar ook weer totaal tijdloos. En ik denk dat ik dit ook uit mezelf best af en toe op kan zetten. Dat is toch knap gedaan. Het debuut gaf ik 4 sterren, daar lijkt dit ook weer op af te stevenen.

eu amo MUITO esse senhor, vocês não estão entendendo...

Ok

Good Leonard Cohen album as always. When I was listening to the tracks in order I felt like I was listening to poetry. Poetry which was neatly nestled into the winter season with a film. - GEMV (08.01.2026)

Such great writing

I don’t I was in a depressed enough mood to enjoy this.

Great songwriter but I'm not a huge fan of the sound

Another great album by leanard cohen. I thing the existence of songs of Leonard Cohen over shadows this a bit. Which is Very similar but seeming just a better album. But I really enjoyed this one too.

Don’t hear this one mentioned much compared to ‘Songs of Leonard Cohen’ or ‘Songs Love & Hate’. The first half is every bit as good as those but kind of fizzles out in the second half.

Another dude who can write decent songs, but cannot sing the songs. Give all of these songs to other artists, and they'll be much more enjoyable. I just can't with this.

Wasn't sure about this after not really feeling the last two Leonard Cohen albums I've heard from here. But this one was way better. It still had some duds to me, but it also had some good tracks. Had some Bob Dylan vibes. The standout track to me was "A Bunch of Lonesome Heroes".

A bit like if Bob Dylan was really miserable. 3 stars. It's fine.

nah

Will have to come back to at some point. I loved the baroch aspects and will probably enjoy the album more as it grows on me. I love Cohen’s barritone

Bored out of my skull

I don't doubt the quality of his lyricism but this album is way too sleepy for me. Maybe I'll listen again if my valium prescription expires.

nice, moody, folky. it didn’t have any drums and the bass was panned right. this leonard guy is pretty good. favourite track was bird on a wire or story of isaac

Es klingt wie ein sehr unschuldiges Album. Nicht so krass meins

If Bob Dylan was a musician It was insanely boring, You Know Who I Am was fine

Still dont care about his music

Very poetic

I will affirm that this has a place on the list. I also affirm I don't care for it. Dirges for the Dead would be my instrument title. Poems from a room is another. Either way, it's dull.

I'm less of a Leonard Cohen fan now than I was when I was young but like this collection of sparse, unpolished, untwangy country songs more than I did then. I wrongly think of these early Cohen albums as setting the stage for quiet folk for years to come. They were actually pretty late and as far as the big time mainstream goes the world had moved on before Cohen did. This is a dumb New Year's Day reflection on the unreasonableness of expecting any particular thing to last more than 4-5 years. music: appreciated. (⌐■_■)

Yep another great Leonard Cohen. Probably too many of em on the list but that’s fine by me. I like the early ones a lot. He shows off on guitar, it’s cool.

Great, 5 stars.

Earnest and tender - a window into Lenny's soul. On the depressing side, but that's to be expected

wtf?!?! It's f*****g Leonard Cohen, of course it has to be a 5

1969 laaaa ele kkkkk FAV(top 3): bird on a wire, a bunch of lonesome heros, you know who i am mençoes honrosas: the paristan, seems so long nancy, the old revolution, lady midnight, tonight will be fine compraria o vinil: TALVEZ um album bem chill sonoricamente com umas letras interessantes, nao presto mt atenção nas letras principalmente quando é em ingles mas as vezes eu ouvo. bem curtinho (36 min) mas muuuuuiiiiitoooo bom, eu gostei bastante e é bom de ouvir do começo ao fim e seguido, um otimo projeto nota final: 4.5/5

Love the man but already too many Lens. Pretty much only Bird on a Wire is essential off this one. Pick one of 'Songs of Love and Hate' or 'New Skin...' and go from there.

Hauntingly beautiful, starting to really gain an appreciation for Leonard Cohen because of this list

Didn’t hate it, but not for me. Probably will not revisit.

never heard of leonard cohen before this. enjoyed the album. story in each song

Pretty solid album. No hits, but that doesn't matter.

I'm good on this one bruh

These are nice little folk albums. I like the guitar and violin when it comes in. It's same-y but enjoyable enough.

It's so BORING and SAMEY and honestly sounds so similar to his first album that he almost plagiarized himself.

Too slow. No beat drop. No faster pace. Nun. Every song sounds like something I would only listen to when Im in a rocking chair. But he was spitting some real shit so 2/10

Fine. Not a huge Leonard Cohen fan.

extra star for inserting jaw harp into one of my all time favorite sad songs leading off the album. i think this is my favorite cohen piece. it's solid throughout and never feels too slow.

this is definitely more the era of leonard cohen i'm familiar with, sonically. my brain wasn't really taking in lyrics this listen, but my partner loves leonard cohen so i will probably have plenty of chances to revisit

Decent folk album. Similar to some Bob Dylan albums I've listened to.

The term "Songs" is used very loosely here, seeing as it feels more like poetry being read while an acoustic guitar is played haphazardly in the background. Easily the most boring album I've hit so far, neither the vocals nor the instruments are particularly good. The few times other sounds and instruments show up it Somehow makes it worse.

I was immediately caught off guard by how different his voice sounds here compared to the other Cohen album I’ve listened to, and I think I prefer that one. Obviously the songwriting is great, but the sparse instrumentals and the repetitive strum patterns made it hard to discern one song from another.

His second album. Folk / Rock. This is more a poetry recital than an album. Each track ia barely sung and the music is very simple and soft. It's good storytelling, simplistic and melancholy. I quite liked it. A thoughtful journey.

i probably wouldve loved this in college

I was surprised by how much I enjoyed his debut album, but in turn this was miserable. There's some talent poking through here, but the song structure is mostly basic and a lot of his singing out of tune. At times I hated it but wasn't all bad.

Lyricism +8 Charisma +1 Song structure +1

May be since I’m music over lyrics or I’ve already heard two of his best works but this one isn’t as good.

Good album. Reminds me a bit of Dylan mixed with Kottke. I've listened to a few Cohen records for this list, and I think I like his earlier stuff better. 3/5 Might listen again

Cohen is like Dylan I'm that a lot of his best songs are sung by other people, but there's also an undeniable vulnerability aided by the simplicity of the musical concepts that keeps me hooked.

Going back in to add a fifth star. Listened to it again this morning and it's really breathtaking. I've always been a little put off by his voice over the course of a full album, but something clicked today.

I listened to it...

LEN-NAY! -Arthur Morgan

I said in my review of Songs Of Leonard Cohen that his writing tics reveal themselves so you can see the pattern, making the listening experience a little bit like find the motif. Well, here, some of those repetitive tics have been made larger, across the album rather within the song. that makes them harder to spot, but it also makes the spare, consistent plodding tone harder to manage. Listen to one or two songs, not a whole album. Yeesh. He's a better writer than Dylan, but here (at least) he's a much worse musical arranger. Parts of this are a 5, real works of art, but as an album it's less than its parts, a slog.

Stripped down pure song writing

I’m fascinated by how we love, hate, like, or dislike voices for reasons that are entirely personal — and almost impossible to explain. While I fully recognise the grandeur of Bob Dylan, the sound of his voice has always bothered me. Same goes for David Byrne, whose voice severely hurts my brain in ways I cannot express. I couldn't explain exactly why I love Leonard Cohen and could easily listen to his entire discography back to back on a regular Thursday evening, but I sure do.

Probably need to spend extra time listening to the lyrics. Tricky with a toddler

Weird, touching. The arrangements are as stripped back and bare as Cohen's emotions - raw but restrained. Favourite tracks: Story of Isaac, The Partisan, The Butcher, You Know Who I Am

this was a very nice album he’s got a pleasant voice and some great lyrics it wasn’t exceptionally memorable though

Excellent lyricism and storytelling from Leonard Cohen, as always. My big gripe is that, musically, it’s not as interesting as I would like and leaves a lot of the songs feeling kind of one-note. Still a good folk record, for sure. Best Track: The Partisan

This list really gave me an education in Leonard Cohen recently. I feel like this is a transitional album. In his first album Cohen went for super sparse super intense arrangements - fast fingerpicking, random instrumentation, lush singing. In Songs of Love and Hate he’ll have a big range of arrangements and songs. In this album he’s experimenting, a country music baseline here, weird springy frogy sounds there (really wtf with that). Never really finding a fully developed sound to define this album. It’s still pretty good but not as good as its successor or predecessor.

Every Leonard Cohen album I've encountered on this list has exceeded the sum of its parts. Like the songs and their melodies are far from novel, but the writing is so vivid and engaging and something in his understated delivery has the ability to captivate. This album in particular provided a magical backdrop as I hung Christmas light last night. The songs play more like spoken word poetry (which is on brand). Stand-outs for me were Bird on the Wire, The Butcher, Seems So Long Ago, Nancy, and Lady Midnight. But really I enjoyed each of them in isolation and would welcome repeated visits. Simple-tones with beautiful lyricism -- not my usual, but I enjoyed it immensely. High 4.

Crazy that we are getting another Leonard Cohen album. Crazier that this one is from 1969 and one of his others (You Want It Darker) is from 2016. No surprises here, Leonard Cohen definitely picked a lane and really mastered it. While this was a very predictable album, I really enjoyed it. I don't need any more Leonard Cohen, but I have really appreciated his presence on this list.

Sounded like the Into the Wild soundtrack at points. Was pretty good for a while then got kind of boring at the end. That was the saddest attempt at playing a recorder or whatever that was in the final seconds of the last song

Definitely had a good vibe to it instrumentally. I may have listened to it at a bad time because it made me extremely tired. Kinda reminded me of a mix between Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan. High 3.

Kinda boring

I'm a sucker for this stuff, 60s singer-songwriter. I remember being a kid and coming to understand that there was this whole world beyond Dylan and getting into Dave Van Ronk and Phil Ochs and Woody Guthrie and the Anthology of American Folk Music. I get the critique of it all and laughed my ass off at A Mighty Wind but I still fall for it again every time. I want songs that say something, and these guys never fail. Yeah his voice is an acquired taste and yeah there is an awful lot of mouth harp. But most of the tracks transport me to another time and place and make me think about what the heck I am doing in my life. I love the social critiques of "The Partisan" and "Story of Isaac" and "The Old Revolution" and how you could adapt them to any time or place if you want to. But "Bird On a Wire" is still the fav. I think it looks forward to his future, more contemplative stuff. I came to know it through the Johnny Cash version on American Recordings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eY7bGaccWI ... but I think that unlike his famous cover of "Hurt," which made the song his own, Johnny is still just commenting on Leonard's statement of his worldview. Which is maybe just a long way of saying there's only one Leonard Cohen.

Just really couldn’t get into this one. Cool voice, but not really enjoying the songs.

Fine but kinda boring

It should be called ‘songs from a room that I wrote while listening to my first album’

I went to the dentist He took my teeth and said Counting sheep's for wise men Go home and rest your head

This is new artist for me. Very folk narriative storytelling, interesting short album

Len's always getting a five from me but I would have gone with Songs of Love and Hate instead for being further out there, or New Skin for the Old Ceremony for being a little more varied and melodic. But this is a minor grumble. Any album with Len's version of The Partisan is worthy of a spot. I'm a big fan of both Leonard Cohen and Lou Reed. I enjoyed reading separate accounts of how they both felt when they encountered one another around the Factory scene in 60s New York. Leonard was a brief peripheral figure on that scene as he started up his music career while unsuccesfully pestering Nico. They were very aware of one another in the room on at least one occasion but they were each too intimidated by the other to connect. Leonard felt like an imposter as a musician and looked on Lou as the real deal and someone already adept at what he was aiming for in terms of setting literary lyrics to music. Lou still had a nagging feeling that what he was doing was lesser compared to real poets and looked on Leonard as the real deal seeing as he had a novel and volumes of poetry published. It's a slightly sad story that they didn't find camaraderie as fellow "workers in song" but I like the humanity in their respective insecurity.

Myv4th Leonard Cohen album. That's enough. I don't know how people enjoy that voice.

This is a 3.5 rounded down to 3. I like the instrumentation and the vibes, and lyrics are obviously genius, but I think I’d need some time to get into it. Also, what’s with the boinging in the background of every song?

While always an immaculate lyricist, able to build the most stunning narrative arcs, I have to admit that Leonard Cohen, in his primary folk streak, did not manage to replicate the magic he conjured up on his debut. Mostly because his debut came across as a poet’s humble excursion into music, and the understated nature of the recording only added to the fascinating world his characters live in. The slight embellishments of the songs on his subsequent albums, including his sophomore record cannot cover the fact that he still pretty much relies on the same songwriting formula. Which, mind you, is not a bad thing when your first record was Songs of Leonard Cohen. But he just doesn’t deliver the same goods; the songs feel reheated. Also, I really don’t like the sound of the Jew’s harp that accompanies him on the first songs (the soft organ touches on “Story of Isaac,” on the other hand, are amazing). “The Partisan” is, of course, masterclass. But unfortunaley it is the only song on this collection that meets the "masterclass"-threshold.

Still can't get over the sound of young Leonard Cohen's voice. I liked this, even if it does kind of have lots of overlap with Songs of Leonard Cohen and Songs of Love and Hate. 3.4/5

Decent album with a few songs I like more than others. The less distinct songs were pretty forgettable though. I like Cohen, but this is on the weaker side of his material, imo. 2.75/5

Miserable.

better than the other one

Cohen is a master of his craft, and idiosyncratic in his sound. Whether you like that or not, well, that will determine if you give him his due or not. I will say his sound is divisive. This album has some of his most memorable songs, but some of his most forgetable ones too.

Cack. Just utter cack

I love Cohen's lyrics but musically I've never been a fan of his earlier work because his voice lacks the gravitas that came later.

he's not my thing 1.5/5

Not my favorite of his, but he’s an amazing storyteller.

Wow! This is just really not for me. Not bad, just reeeeeally not my preference, and doesn't strike enough of a chord otherwise.

Another album of really nice, ethereal folk songs with some mild chamber music touches. Leonard Cohen delivers each story with gravitas while still sounding nearly ghostly in his delivery. Very nice stuff!

No thank you If this was “1001 stories you must read before you die” then maybe it would qualify for this list However… it’s not

This isn't a style of music I'd normally enjoy, but something about Cohen's singing really drew me in here. The whole thing is deeply contemplative, and despite the very minimal instrumentation, his strumming manages to add a lot of emotion to these stories. My personal standout is 'The Partisan' -- the subject matter and the beautiful French choir at the end genuinely gave me chills. Very nice to get some good Montreal representation! Standouts: A Bunch of Lonesome Heroes • The Partisan • The Butcher • Tonight Will Be Fine

Very good shit, but I don't think it's better than Songs of Leonard Cohen. I think it drops off a little in the second half but does return to form in the closing track. Song for Isaac especially is amazing. Ethereal man.

Look, I understand the place that this dude holds in the greater conversation. However, it comes off as vapid and as Taylor Swift's music today. The poetry (arguably the only draw here?) is simplistic to the point of nausea. I'm sure there's a historical context I'm missing here, but I'm really growing to dislike Ol' Leo because of this list. This is the 3rd Cohen album I've heard on this list and I would have a hard time differentiating them to someone who has never heard of this guy.

Nothing that really impressed me on this album. It kinda sounded like every other Leonard Cohen album I'd ever heard. Was there something profound that I was supposed to find here? If there was, I missed it.

A nostalgic breeze in black and white. Leonard didn’t have his deep, raspy voice yet, but still delivering the heartfelt goods here

Leonard Cohen has always been hit or miss for me. This album though... Excellent.

This is about the only Cohen record I like. But I have to remove a star for excessive mouth harp. Which would be any use mouth harp. It’s a silly instrument.

Took a couple of songs for me to warm to this. Ended up liking it.

Another really good album by Cohen with songs that are beautiful and haunting. My kids, however, did not appreciate it. Anna said it was awful. I said it was pretty, she said, yeah, pretty awful.

Late 60s folk-rock. Canadian Bob Dylan. Very simple.

It’s like listening to a poetry night at a coffee shop. Without the chord changes.

Zzzzzzzzzzz

I do enjoy Cohen’s albums this one had some good stuff but not enough to make me love it.

My dog Louie is a big fan of Leonard Cohen's later work, but that's mainly because older Leonard Cohen's voice sounds like a growly old dawg. Regardless, myself and Louie very much enjoyed listening to this quiet, simple, intimate, dark, striped-back and poetic collection. "The Partisan" is a particular highlight on the album. What a genius move bringing the French choir in at the end. 4.5 stars.

I can't believe there are 3 of these "daddy didn't love me" albums. Is that what he's singing about? I don't know, I tried not to listen.

Für Ajoy

ehh.. I know he is the "Canadian Bruce Dylan, or Bob Springsteen".. but his early music still needs work,

Previously rated: #164 - Songs Of Love And Hate (2/5) #569 - Songs Of Leonard Cohen (2/5) #753 - I'm Your Man (3/5) #818 - A Short Album About Love (3/5) #897 - You Want It Darker (2/5) ******************************************* Album #962 Sixth album from an artist I don't much care for. He couldn’t sing worth a crap, and nothing stuck with me. Last album from him please?

Oioioi. Likte denne jeg. Vurderte en 4er helt til kølla begynte å plystre. Helt uaktuelt.