The Best of Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen · 1975
46 min · 12 tracks · blues · folk rock · pop rock
A melancholic tapestry woven with poetic lyrics and haunting melodies that explore love, loss, and existential reflection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- melancholic themes of love lost
- poetic lyrics for deep contemplation
- consistent flow with emotional peaks
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1975, 'The Best of Leonard Cohen' is a compilation showcasing the first phase of Cohen's career, following his acclaimed albums 'Songs of Leonard Cohen' and 'Songs from a Room'. This collection solidified his reputation as a master lyricist and deepened his connection with audiences before he took a hiatus from music to focus on writing.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Suzanne 3:50
- 2 Sisters of Mercy 3:36
- 3 So Long, Marianne 5:40
- 4 Bird on the Wire 3:27
- 5 Lady Midnight 2:59
- 6 The Partisan 3:24
- 7 Hey, That’s No Way to Say Goodbye 2:57
- 8 Famous Blue Raincoat 5:09
- 9 Last Year’s Man 5:59
- 10 Chelsea Hotel No. 2 3:07
- 11 Who by Fire 2:32
- 12 Take This Longing 4:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.