Released 10 years ago
You Want It Darker
Leonard Cohen · 2016
36 min · 9 tracks · blues · folk rock · pop rock
A haunting exploration of mortality, blending sparse instrumentation with Cohen's gravelly, contemplative vocals.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady reflective listening experience
- haunting exploration of mortality
- thoughtful moments of introspection
- evening solitude with deep themes
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- prefer standalone catchy singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 1, 2016, 'You Want It Darker' was Leonard Cohen's final studio album, coming three years after 'Popular Problems'. At this point in his career, Cohen was revered not only as a singer-songwriter but also as a literary figure, having published several books of poetry and prose. His exploration of themes like faith and death deepened in this late stage of his artistic life.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You Want It Darker 4:44
- 2 Treaty 4:02
- 3 On the Level 3:28
- 4 Leaving the Table 3:47
- 5 If I Didn’t Have Your Love 3:36
- 6 Traveling Light 4:22
- 7 It Seemed the Better Way 4:22
- 8 Steer Your Way 4:23
- 9 String Reprise / Treaty 3:27
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