Popular Problems
Leonard Cohen · 2014
36 min · 9 tracks · blues · folk rock · pop rock
Cohen's haunting baritone intertwines with spare instrumentation, creating a reflective and poignant exploration of human experience.
Why this album works
'Popular Problems' received widespread critical acclaim upon release, debuting at number one on the UK Albums Chart and charting well internationally. The album reflects Cohen's profound lyrical introspection and has been noted for its exploration of themes like love, loss, and mortality, solidifying his influence on contemporary singer-songwriters.
- Best for
- reflective moments of introspection steady pacing for deep listening poignant themes of human experience
- Context
- Released in 2014, 'Popular Problems' is Leonard Cohen's thirteenth studio album and comes after his critically acclaimed record 'Old Ideas' released in 2012. At this point in his career, Cohen continued to embrace his role as a revered elder statesman of music, showcasing both lyrical depth and emotional resonance. This album marked a continuation of his late-career artistic renaissance.
- 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 Slow 3:25
- 2 Almost Like the Blues Standout 3:28
- 3 Samson in New Orleans Standout 4:39
- 4 A Street 3:32
- 5 Did I Ever Love You 4:10
- 6 My Oh My Standout 3:36
- 7 Nevermind 4:39
- 8 Born in Chains 4:55
- 9 You Got Me Singing 3:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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