What makes Thanks for the Dance by Leonard Cohen notable?

'Thanks for the Dance' debuted at No. 25 on the Billboard 200, marking a significant entry into the charts for a posthumous release. Critics praised its lyrical depth and emotional resonance, contributing to Cohen's legacy as one of the most revered songwriters of his time. Released posthumously on January 1, 2019, 'Thanks for the Dance' serves as a poignant farewell from Cohen, who passed away in 2016. This album is a companion piece to his earlier work 'You Want It Darker', showcasing his continued exploration of themes like mortality and love during his final creative phase.

Who is Thanks for the Dance for?

Thanks for the Dance works well if you're into steady reflective journey, haunting melodies for introspection and short tracks for focused listening.

How many songs are on Thanks for the Dance?

Thanks for the Dance has 9 tracks, running approximately 29 minutes.

Thanks for the Dance

Leonard Cohen · 2019

29 min · 9 tracks · blues · folk rock · pop rock

Reflective and haunting, Leonard Cohen's final album intertwines poetic lyrics with melancholic melodies.

Spotify Apple Music YouTube Music

YouTube Deezer Bandcamp SoundCloud

Own it: Amazon eBay

Why this album works

'Thanks for the Dance' debuted at No. 25 on the Billboard 200, marking a significant entry into the charts for a posthumous release. Critics praised its lyrical depth and emotional resonance, contributing to Cohen's legacy as one of the most revered songwriters of his time.

Best for: steady reflective journey haunting melodies for introspection short tracks for focused listening
Context: Released posthumously on January 1, 2019, 'Thanks for the Dance' serves as a poignant farewell from Cohen, who passed away in 2016. This album is a companion piece to his earlier work 'You Want It Darker', showcasing his continued exploration of themes like mortality and love during his final creative phase.
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 Happens to the Heart Standout 4:33
2 Moving On 3:11
3 The Night of Santiago 4:15
4 Thanks for the Dance Standout 4:13
5 It’s Torn 2:57
6 The Goal 1:12
7 Puppets 2:39
8 The Hills 4:17
9 Listen to the Hummingbird Standout 2:00

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata

What to play next

Go back to

You Want It Darker

2016

Full Leonard Cohen discography Artists like Leonard Cohen

blues folk rock pop rock