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So Long, Marianne

Leonard Cohen · 1989

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

A bittersweet blend of introspective lyrics and haunting melodies that encapsulate love and loss.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady reflective listening experience
  • bittersweet emotional resonance
  • introspective moments of solitude
  • thoughtful journeys through love
  • haunting melodies for deep contemplation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party atmosphere
  • prefer instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time Leonard Cohen released 'So Long, Marianne' in 1989, he was already a revered figure in music and literature. This album arrived after his previous works like 'I'm Your Man,' which marked a significant shift toward a more electronic sound, indicating his continual evolution as an artist while maintaining his poetic roots.
Stylistic neighbors
Nick Cave· Bob Dylan· Tom Waits

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Who by Fire 2:32
  • 2 So Long, Marianne 5:38
  • 3 Chelsea Hotel #2 3:05
  • 4 Lady Midnight 2:57
  • 5 Sisters of Mercy 3:34
  • 6 Bird on the Wire 3:25
  • 7 Suzanne 3:48
  • 8 Lover Lover Lover 3:20
  • 9 Winter Lady 2:17
  • 10 Tonight Will Be Fine 3:48
  • 11 The Partisan 3:24
  • 12 Diamonds in the Mine 3:47

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