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Essential Leonard Cohen |  | Artist: Leonard Cohen
Label: Sony
Category: Music
List Price: $15.98
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Seller: megahitrecords
Rating:  77 reviews
Sales Rank: 213
Format: Limited Edition, Original recording remastered
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 4.9 x 0.4
UPC: 696998688421
EAN: 0696998688421
ASIN: B00006NSH8
Release Date: October 22, 2002
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
Disc 1
| • | Suzanne | | • | The Stranger Song | | • | Sisters of Mercy | | • | Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbyen | | • | So Long, Marianne | | • | Bird on a Wire | | • | The Partisan | | • | Famous Blue Raincoat | | • | Chelsea Hotel No. 2 | | • | Take This Longing | | • | Who by Fire | | • | The Guests | | • | Hallelujah | | • | If It Be Your Will | | • | Night Comes On | | • | I'm Your Man | | • | Everybody Knows | | • | Tower of Song |
Disc 2
| • | Ain't No Cure for Love | | • | Take This Waltz | | • | First We Take Manhattan | | • | Dance Me to the End of Love (live) | | • | The Future | | • | Democracy | | • | Waiting for the Miracle | | • | Closing Time | | • | Anthem | | • | In My Secret Life | | • | Alexandra Leaving | | • | A Thousand Kisses Deep | | • | Love Itself |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
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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 Astounding December 26, 2009
Annabelle
For a long time I kept hearing a song on the radio but never heard the title or artist. Then I heard it on Dancing with the Stars and it turned out to be Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen. I checked Amazon.com and found this cd with the song on it. I bought the cd for one song but got a treasure of songs that blew me away.
The Collectible Cohen December 19, 2009
Richard B. Luhrs (Jackson Heights, NY United States)
An excellent compendium of Leonard Cohen's work, despite its complete omission of the DEATH of a LADIES' MAN album and arguable underrepresentation of several others. Unless you're a hardcore fan, The ESSENTIAL LEONARD COHEN will do; if you're not a fan at all, it qualifies as an essential purchase.
Excellent buy, great music December 17, 2009
NewEndlessFan (Reno, NV.)
I had never heard Leonard Cohen's music before but stumbled upon it while trying to find something else. Ordered the CDs and I am a fan. Great music at a great price.
Very Satisfied December 5, 2009
Gerald Baron (Florida, USA)
I am extremely pleased with this purchase. It was delivered in a timely manner and the cost was lower than I anticipated. I am a new customer to Amazon.com but am sure that I'll be making many more purchases in the future! The item I bought this first time was a Leonard Cohen C.D.
Leonard Cohen October 13, 2009
Justin
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
This CD came in fast and in condition that was listed. I am impressed on the speed.
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