Can't Forget: A Souvenir of the Grand Tour
Leonard Cohen · 2015
48 min · 10 tracks · blues · folk rock · pop rock
Haunting melodies intertwine with Cohen's gravelly voice, delivering poignant reflections on love and loss.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its exploration of themes like memory and regret, encapsulating Cohen's lyrical prowess. It reached notable chart positions, including entering the top 10 in Canada and receiving positive reviews from critics, reinforcing Cohen's status as a significant voice in contemporary music even late in his career.
- Best for
- poignant reflections on love steady, mid-tempo flow haunting melodies for contemplation
- Context
- When 'Can't Forget: A Souvenir of the Grand Tour' was released in 2015, Leonard Cohen was experiencing a career renaissance, marked by extensive touring and critical acclaim for his previous album, 'Old Ideas' (2012). This release followed a period of revitalization that saw him return to live performances after years of relative silence, showcasing his enduring artistry at the age of 80.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Loverboy· Gordon Lightfoot· Anne Murray· The Guess Who· Barenaked Ladies· Bruce Cockburn· The Tragically Hip· Crash Test Dummies
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Field Commander Cohen 4:25
- 2 I Can’t Forget Standout 4:17
- 3 Light as the Breeze 6:33
- 4 La Manic 4:14
- 5 Night Comes On 5:55
- 6 Never Gave Nobody Trouble 4:51
- 7 Joan of Arc Standout 6:30
- 8 Got a Little Secret 4:35
- 9 Choices Standout 3:31
- 10 Stages 3:44
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