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Sharon Robinson on Her Time With Leonard Cohen: Something Else! Interview

Sharon Robinson on Her Time With Leonard Cohen: Something Else! Interview

Sharon Robinson’s new tour, titled My Time With Leonard Cohen, blends together songs and memories from their long association.

50 from 50, Canadiana 1967-2017: More Perfect Playlists

50 from 50, Canadiana 1967-2017: More Perfect Playlists

With “50 from 50, Canadiana 1967-2017,” JC Mosquito collects 50 songs released by Canadian artists over the last 50 years.

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Leonard Cohen, Always Wise Beyond His Years, Nourished Both the Heart and Intellect

I returned to a 2009 live album, Leonard Cohen’s first newly recorded release since 2004’s ‘Dear Heather,’ during the first dark evening without him.

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Nick Cave, “Avalanche” from Black Sails on Starz (2015): One Track Mind

Stripped down to its girders, Nick Cave’s new interpretation of Leonard Cohen’s “Avalanche” takes on an epic, swirling sadness.

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Leonard Cohen, “Everybody Knows” from Live in Dublin (2014): One Track Mind

A pessimist’s anthem for any era, Leonard Cohen’s “Everybody Knows” never loses its blunt force wisdom.

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Leonard Cohen – Popular Problems (2014)

He remains a mystery, as misunderstood as his most famous song, as purposeful in his third act as he is utterly aware of the creeping shadows all around. You May Also Like: Leonard Cohen, Always Wise Beyond His Years, Nourished Both the Heart and Intellect Sharon Robinson on Her TimeRead More

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The Friday Morning Listen: Leonard Cohen – Old Ideas (2012)

Are there any positive aspects to a 90-minute commute? Usually … not. Though yesterday morning I encountered some surprise entertainment. The first part of the ride was very smooth, mostly owing to my late start. I left at around 8:20AM and reached the highway 40 minutes later. At the overpassRead More

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Set for new album, Leonard Cohen talks about seemingly endless string of "Hallelujah" covers

There’s good news for Leonard Cohen fans this week: A new album, and the outside possibility that a seemingly endless string of renditions by other artists of his signature “Hallelujah” might one day draw to a close. Maybe. You May Also Like: Leonard Cohen, Always Wise Beyond His Years, NourishedRead More

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Half Notes: James Taylor – Covers (2008)

by S. Victor Aaron James Taylor went through most of his career without putting together records that have a strong, overall theme to them. That’s changed of late: in 2006 there was a Christmas album and last year it was a live album with little accompaniment. This time out, it’sRead More