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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective moments of introspection
  • steady pacing for deep listening
  • poignant themes of human experience
  • haunting melodies for quiet evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat, fast tempos
  • prefer standalone singles over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career 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
Nick Cave· Bob Dylan· Tom Waits

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Slow 3:25
  • 2 Almost Like the Blues 3:28
  • 3 Samson in New Orleans 4:39
  • 4 A Street 3:32
  • 5 Did I Ever Love You 4:10
  • 6 My Oh My 3:36
  • 7 Nevermind 4:39
  • 8 Born in Chains 4:55
  • 9 You Got Me Singing 3:31

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata