Old Ideas - Leonard Cohen

Old Ideas? More like Ageless Ideas. Leonard Cohen. Old Idea ... (1124 words)
by GillMN - written on 08/02/12 (Very useful, 125 readings)
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===Old ideas for new times.=== I love this album, it is L Leonard Cohen at his most mellow, reflective and astringent. I would argue that none of his ideas are old but then I have grown both older and younger listening to his ideas . My Dad used to hate him and referred to him sardonically as "Laughing Leonard" but even he came to appreciated Cohen s lyricism! Jennifer Warnes, if I remember rightly, said Cohen s music was "the place where God, sex and literature meet up." She wasn t wrong but this new album sees Cohen also reflecting on his age. As I listen to it I think that his age has finally caught up with his voice. He always sounded old but now ...

I'm Your Man - Leonard Cohen

Leonard Cohen (150 words)
by moodyjudy - written on 01/07/00, updated on 01/07/00 (Useful, 16 readings)
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passed away or is yet to come, he soothes. I hope there is more yet to come from the heart and growl of old Leonard . ...

I'm Your Man - Leonard Cohen

Leonard Cohen (105 words)
by ice maiden - written on 27/06/00, updated on 27/06/00 (Useful, 19 readings)
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Leonard Cohen is the artiste you turn to when your natural suicidal tendencies are beginning to succumb to a new love, A glorious surise/sunset, or a major breakthrough in the problem that has been driving you crazy for weeks. His darkly fascinating voice, beautiful lyrics and lingering melodies will drive away such light ...