Field Commander Cohen: Tour of 1979 cover

Field Commander Cohen: Tour of 1979

Leonard Cohen · 2001

63 min · 12 tracks · blues · folk rock · pop rock

A haunting collection of live performances that blend introspective lyrics with Cohen's rich, gravelly voice.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady reflective listening experience
  • introspective moments for solitude
  • rich storytelling through live performance
  • evocative themes of love and

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party atmosphere
  • prefering short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Field Commander Cohen: Tour of 1979' was released in 2001, Leonard Cohen had already established himself as a seminal figure in music and literature. This album serves as a retrospective look at his 1979 tour, capturing the essence of his live performances during a pivotal point in his career when he was transitioning from the experimental sounds of the late 70s to a more polished style.
Stylistic neighbors
Nick Cave· Bob Dylan· Tom Waits

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Field Commander Cohen 4:26
  • 2 The Window 5:51
  • 3 The Smokey Life 5:33
  • 4 The Gypsy’s Wife 5:20
  • 5 Lover Lover Lover 6:31
  • 6 Hey, That’s No Way to Say Goodbye 4:05
  • 7 The Stranger Song 4:55
  • 8 The Guests 6:05
  • 9 Memories 4:39
  • 10 Why Don’t You Try 3:42
  • 11 Bird on the Wire 5:10
  • 12 So Long, Marianne 6:44

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