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Lone Ranger

Leonard Cohen · 1992

38 min · 11 tracks · blues · folk rock · pop rock

A reflective tapestry of Cohen's gravelly voice intertwined with sparse instrumentals and poetic storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective storytelling in sequence
  • steady pacing for deep listening
  • poignant themes of solitude
  • intimate moments of quiet introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer high-energy, fast tracks
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Lone Ranger' was released in 1992, Leonard Cohen had already established himself as a significant figure in music and literature. This album came after his critically acclaimed work 'I'm Your Man' (1988), during a period marked by a resurgence in his popularity and exploration of more contemporary sounds.
Stylistic neighbors
Nick Cave· Bob Dylan· Tom Waits

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Mountain Cathedral 1:19
  • 2 Cement Shoes 4:24
  • 3 Forest of Feeling 6:05
  • 4 Hi-Yo Silver 3:57
  • 5 Picnic Island 1:02
  • 6 Morris Minor 3:23
  • 7 Osaka Rocka 2:43
  • 8 Eco Chalet 4:43
  • 9 Talking Hands 4:28
  • 10 Pipe Dream 3:23
  • 11 Song for Rebecca 3:03

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata