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Leonard Cohen: Live at the Isle of Wight 1970

by Tom Useted

[23.Oct.09] :. Thank god Leonard Cohen is back on top, because otherwise we may never have gotten to hear this incredible show.

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Esther Ofarim: Esther Ofarim in London

by Deanne Sole

[6.Jul.09] :. A noise that's so clean it's almost surreal.

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The Best Covers of Leonard Cohen’s 12 Best-Known Songs (stream)

by Jon Bream / Star Tribune (Minneapolis) (MCT)

[1.May.09] :. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Leonard Cohen’s songs are better known than he is. Starting with Judy Collins in 1966 (“Suzanne”), they’ve been covered more than 1,500 times by...

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Leonard Cohen’s Back on Tour and He’s Outstanding

by Mike Deane

[27.Apr.09] :. Some of the songs are smoothed out with more "wedding band" type accompaniment, but Leonard Cohen's still got it.

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Leonard Cohen - “Everybody Knows” (Live in London) (video)

by Sarah Zupko

[31.Mar.09] :. Legendary singer-songwriter Cohen struck out on his first tour in 15 years last year. The result is the compelling new live recording, Live in London, documenting those critically acclaimed...

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Leonard Cohen

by Chad Berndtson

[16.Mar.09] :. The Leonard Cohen who sounded so meek and reserved in his past few albums -- so withdrawn from a level, at least vocally, that would make for a compelling concert -- instead gave way to a Cohen who was almost effortlessly charming, grateful for the adoration, and thorough in proffering the jewels of his massive song and poetry catalog.

The Best Jazz of 2007

by Will Layman

[11.Dec.07] :. In spite of the perception of jazz as an increasingly niche market, the year's best show a style of music that remains ever youthful in its exploration of new territories, expanding its diversity and range of expression.

Legends of the Chelsea Hotel by Ed Hamilton

by John Davidson

[21.Nov.07] :. So there you have it. Ryan Adams at the Chelsea -- maybe.

Various Artists: Northern Stars: A Canadian Singers & Songwriters Collection

by Aarik Danielsen

[21.Jun.07] :. Is there someone out there thinking "if only I could find a CD that features both 'Complicated' by Avril Lavigne and Leonard Cohen's 'Suzanne', my world would be complete?"

Leonard Cohen: Under Review 1934-1977 [DVD]

by Tom Useted

[17.May.07] :. When a DVD is almost entirely worthless from a visual standpoint, that's poison. The attitude of the film, combined with the inexcusable dearth of music, vintage film clips, and specific opinions, is enough to send it straight to the garbage.

Leonard Cohen: I’m Your Man (2005)

by Daynah Burnett

[30.Jun.06] :. Lian Lunson's concert documentary, Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man, works against itself, with too many gushing tributes and not enough Cohen.

Book of Longing by Leonard Cohen

by Gerry Donaghy

[25.May.06] :. As far as I know, Cohen isn't dying of anything other than the slow death of the existentialist, but there are portions of Book of Longing that read with the calmness of somebody who's reached Kubler-Ross' last stage: acceptance.

Leonard Cohen: Dear Heather

by Adrien Begrand

[26.Oct.04] :. After 36 years of songwriting, and despite taking his own sweet time between albums, Cohen continues to write and record with a startling consistency, and Dear Heather, his most complex and adventurous record to date, is no exception.

Leonard Cohen: The Essential Leonard Cohen

by Adrien Begrand

[6.Jan.03] :. Poet. Novelist. Buddhist monk. Renowned ladies’ man. One of the greatest Canadian songwriters who has ever lived. Who else can I be talking about, other than one Leonard Cohen?

Leonard Cohen: Field Commander Cohen: Tour of 1979

by Wilson Neate

[20.Feb.01] :. In the absence of any new material, Field Commander Cohen is a welcome reminder not only of Leonard Cohen’s genius as a songwriter but also of his abilities in concert.