I'm Your Man cover

I'm Your Man

Leonard Cohen · 1988

41 min · 8 tracks · blues · folk rock · pop rock

A blend of synth-driven pop and Cohen's signature gravelly voice creates an intimate yet expansive soundscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with emotional depth
  • intimate moments for quiet reflection
  • thought-provoking lyrics for contemplation
  • steady flow with peaks

Maybe skip if you want

  • seek instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
I'm Your Man marked Leonard Cohen's transition into the 1980s, following the artistic and commercial success of his earlier work. Released in 1988, this album came after a prolonged hiatus, showcasing a significant evolution in his sound with more contemporary production techniques. It solidified his status as a leading figure in the realm of adult-oriented pop music during this period.
Stylistic neighbors
Nick Cave· Bob Dylan· Tom Waits

Tracklist

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

  • 1 First We Take Manhattan 6:01
  • 2 Ain’t No Cure for Love 4:50
  • 3 Everybody Knows 5:36
  • 4 I’m Your Man 4:28
  • 5 Take This Waltz 6:00
  • 6 Jazz Police 3:53
  • 7 I Can’t Forget 4:31
  • 8 Tower of Song 5:37

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