Ten New Songs and his live album in London. I have on order his latest LP which now comes out in December. Several others which I cannot quite remember. Cover album Jennifer Warnes-Blue Raincoat.
He was a tremendous song writer and poet. Sad.
The first Cohen album that I bought was the āBest ofā album which was released in 1975 and contains some wonderful tracks from his early years. I have all the old albums now but that Best of record made a huge impact when records were expensive and i had little money the few you had were played over again, I can still recall every word of every track on that album when I hear it.
I am still waiting for the last album, it was out on CD a few weeks ago but the vinyl isnāt due for release until the 18th November. I have had it on pre-order with my local record shop for what seems like ages.
Cohen was simply one of the best song writers ever, certainly the most literate, it is impossible to think how many people he has influenced.
His career has been outstanding. The early albums were wistful and poetic; his version of love is a long way from Van Morrison, though, at the same time!
The mid to late 70s albums were slightly darker, and then in the 80s came his resurgence with Iām Your Man, which is the first of his synth-based albums.
Itās all worth exploring, although with the variety it has, take your time. Each album has several gems.
My introduction to Lenny was via Jenny - the Jennifer Warnes album famous blue raincoat. She really got his songs, I think, and has a rather better voice!
She was his backing singer and later guest vocalist on about 6 albums so she certainly knew his material. Her album Famous Blue Raincoat is a lovely recording on vinyl