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Songs of Leonard Cohen

Leonard Cohen · 1967

41 min · 10 tracks · blues · folk rock · pop rock

Haunting melodies intertwine with deeply poetic lyrics, capturing the essence of love, loss, and existential reflection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady reflective listening experience
  • haunting melodies for introspection
  • poetic lyrics exploring love
  • evening solitude with deep thoughts

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party tracks
  • prefer fast-paced music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on December 27, 1967, 'Songs of Leonard Cohen' marks Cohen's debut album, introducing his unique blend of folk and poetic songwriting. At this point in his career, he transitioned from a successful poet and novelist to a musician, establishing his identity in the music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Nick Cave· Bob Dylan· Tom Waits

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Suzanne 3:48
  • 2 Master Song 5:55
  • 3 Winter Lady 2:16
  • 4 The Stranger Song 5:00
  • 5 Sisters of Mercy 3:32
  • 6 So Long, Marianne 5:38
  • 7 Hey, That’s No Way to Say Goodbye 2:55
  • 8 Stories of the Street 4:35
  • 9 Teachers 3:01
  • 10 One of Us Cannot Be Wrong 4:23

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