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Essential Leonard Cohen | 
 enlarge | Artist: Leonard Cohen
Label: Sony
Category: Music
List Price: $24.98
Buy New: $13.78
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Avg. Customer Rating:  59 reviews
Sales Rank: 358
Format: Limited Edition, Original Recording Remastered
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.8 x 0.4
UPC: 696998688421
EAN: 0696998688421
ASIN: B00006NSH8
Release Date: October 22, 2002
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: International shipping available
Condition: BRAND NEW Factory Sealed - Ready to be shipped within 24 hrs from California - Average 5 workdays delivery time - Excellent customer service - Buy with confidence!
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| Tracks:
Disc 1
| • | Suzanne | | • | The Stranger Song | | • | Sisters of Mercy | | • | Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbyen | | • | So Long, Marianne | | • | Bird on a Wire | | • | The Partisan | | • | Famous Blue Raincoat | | • | Chelsea Hotel No. 2 | | • | Take This Longing | | • | Who by Fire | | • | The Guests | | • | Hallelujah | | • | If It Be Your Will | | • | Night Comes On | | • | I'm Your Man | | • | Everybody Knows | | • | Tower of Song |
Disc 2
| • | Ain't No Cure for Love | | • | Take This Waltz | | • | First We Take Manhattan | | • | Dance Me to the End of Love (live) | | • | The Future | | • | Democracy | | • | Waiting for the Miracle | | • | Closing Time | | • | Anthem | | • | In My Secret Life | | • | Alexandra Leaving | | • | A Thousand Kisses Deep | | • | Love Itself |
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Amazon.com
This two-disc retrospective traces the Canadian bard's musical maturity from poet and novelist who sang a little to multidimensional artist whose oracular vocals and increasingly rich arrangements are every bit as compelling as his verse. Even when Cohen came to prominence through the 1960s songcraft of "Suzanne" and "Bird on a Wire," the "folksinger" tag never really fit. Later highlights ranging from the deadpan drollery of "Tower of Song" and "Everybody Knows" to the apocalyptic anthemry of "First We Take Manhattan" and "Democracy" suggest that other labels might be more appropriate: cabaret surrealist, spiritual gadfly, sensual prophet, agent provocateur. Cohen chose the selections, drawing more than half of the 31 tracks from three landmark albums--his 1967 debut Songs of Leonard Cohen, 1988's I'm Your Man, and 1992's The Future--along with four from 2001's Ten New Songs. The collection justifies its title as deep as it goes, though it's a shame that Cohen's commercial profile couldn't justify the more elaborate box set his artistry warrants (one that would at least include lyrics and musician credits). Those who sample the consistently inspired music here might come to the conclusion that everything Cohen records is essential. --Don McLeese
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| Customer Reviews: Read 54 more reviews...
 Musicians viewpoint August 4, 2008
Leonard Cohen isn't just great, he's a genius. He'll take you on a musical journey that explores the depths of emotions. His music
makes him one of today's most important composers. If you have a taste
for the best,you need to hear and enjoy Leonard Cohen.
Personal Opinion July 22, 2008
My wife had heard one of his songs so I bought it to be nice. I was definitely impressed with the sound and his voice. Thank you for having it available to purchase.
 Essential Leonard Cohen - Essentially July 8, 2008
As the title reads, this is Leonard Cohen's Essential collection, and by no means definitive. If you have to purchase one CD of Leonard's music, this would be the one get. Classic favorites include Suzanne, So Long Marianne, Hallelujah, Tower Song. All the songs are the album versions and do not necessarily represent the best version but they will certainly keep you listening for a long time.
Leonard is the man June 28, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I downloaded this album from Amazon after seeing the Leonard Cohen documentary ("I'm Your Man") on the Sundance Channel. You just forget how many great songs Leonard wrote until you hear a compilation like this. I had also recently downloaded the 25th anniversary edition of Jennifer Warne's "Famous Blue Raincoat" album (another collection of Cohen songs) and the two have quickly become members of my top ten albums on my iPod...
cohen for president May 24, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
have been listening to cohen for years.need someone with thought &perspective in W House. If it be your will is my favorite.
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