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Leonard Cohen

Upon a Smokey Evening [ CD / Album ]

Upon a Smokey Evening

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  • Released Date: 13 Jan 2017

  • Genre: Rock/Pop

Our Take
Leonard Cohen's "Upon a Smokey Evening" is a tantalizing mix of soulful melodies and poetic lyricism, wrapped up in a haze of cigarette smoke and melancholy. This live album captures the enigmatic artist at his most vulnerable and raw, as he croons his way through classics like "Bird on a Wire" and "Suzanne" with a voice that is equal parts gravel and velvet. The intimate setting of the performance adds an extra layer of intimacy to the already haunting melodies, making the listener feel as if they are sitting right there in the dimly lit room, sipping on a glass of whiskey and hanging on every note. Cohen's command of both his vocals and his audience is truly mesmerizing, drawing the listener in with each whispered confession and wistful sigh. From the haunting strains of "Famous Blue Raincoat" to the bittersweet beauty of "Chelsea Hotel #2", Cohen's ability to capture the complexities of love and loss is nothing short of captivating. His lyrics cut through the smoke and the haze, piercing straight to the heart of the human experience with a wisdom and insight that is truly timeless. So, light up a cigarette, pour yourself a drink, and let Leonard Cohen's "Upon a Smokey Evening" transport you to a world where the only things that matter are love, loss, and the haunting beauty of a well-crafted melody. You won't regret it.

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. Bird On the Wire
2. Hey, That's No Way to Say Goodbye
3. Who By Fire
4. Passing Through
5. The Window
6. Lover Lover Lover
7. So Long, Marianne
8. The Stranger Song
9. Chelsea Hotel #2
10. A Singer Must Die


Disc: 2
1. The Partisan
2. Famous Blue Raincoat
3. There Is a War
4. The Gypsy's Wife


Disc: 1
5. The Guests
6. Suzanne


Disc: 2
7. Memories
8. One of Us Cannot Be Wrong
9. Tonight Will Be Fine
10. I Tried to Leave You

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