{"product_id":"leonard-cohen-the-essential-leonard-cohen","title":"Leonard Cohen – The Essential Leonard Cohen","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"73\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"73\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLeonard Cohen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – \u003cem data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"71\"\u003eThe Essential Leonard Cohen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"497\"\u003eA definitive two-disc retrospective, \u003cem data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"141\"\u003eThe Essential Leonard Cohen\u003c\/em\u003e traces the remarkable artistic journey of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLeonard Cohen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e across decades of songwriting that redefined poetic expression in modern music. From his earliest folk compositions to his later, more atmospheric and philosophical work, this collection captures the full emotional and lyrical range of one of music’s most influential voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"842\"\u003eDisc one highlights Cohen’s formative years, where sparse arrangements and intimate delivery frame timeless compositions like \u003cem data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"634\"\u003eSuzanne\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"655\"\u003eSo Long, Marianne\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"683\"\u003eFamous Blue Raincoat\u003c\/em\u003e. These songs established his signature style—minimalist yet deeply evocative, blending love, spirituality, and existential reflection with literary precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003eAs the collection progresses, tracks such as \u003cem data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"901\"\u003eHallelujah\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eIf It Be Your Will\u003c\/em\u003e reveal his unparalleled ability to balance sacred imagery with human vulnerability, while later selections like \u003cem data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eEverybody Knows\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003eTower Of Song\u003c\/em\u003e showcase a sharper, more world-weary lyrical edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eDisc two moves into Cohen’s mature era, where richer production and a more contemporary sound palette support iconic works like \u003cem data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003eFirst We Take Manhattan\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003eThe Future\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003eClosing Time\u003c\/em\u003e. Even as his sound evolves, his voice remains unmistakable—measured, reflective, and resonant with philosophical weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003eSpanning decades of songwriting excellence, \u003cem data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003eThe Essential Leonard Cohen\u003c\/em\u003e is more than a greatest hits compilation—it’s a curated portrait of an artist whose work continues to shape the landscape of modern songwriting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003eDisc 1\u003cbr data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003e1 Suzanne\u003cbr data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003e2 The Stranger Song\u003cbr data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003e3 Sisters Of Mercy\u003cbr data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003e4 Hey, That’s No Way To Say Goodbye\u003cbr data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e5 So Long, Marianne\u003cbr data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003e6 Bird On A Wire\u003cbr data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003e7 The Partisan\u003cbr data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003e8 Famous Blue Raincoat\u003cbr data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003e9 Chelsea Hotel #2\u003cbr data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003e10 Take This Longing\u003cbr data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003e11 Who By Fire\u003cbr data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003e12 The Guests\u003cbr data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003e13 Hallelujah\u003cbr data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003e14 If It Be Your Will\u003cbr data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003e15 Night Comes On\u003cbr data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003e16 I’m Your Man\u003cbr data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003e17 Everybody Knows\u003cbr data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003e18 Tower Of Song\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2354\"\u003eDisc 2\u003cbr data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003e1 Ain’t No Cure For Love\u003cbr data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2092\"\u003e2 Take This Waltz\u003cbr data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003e3 First We Take Manhattan\u003cbr data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2140\"\u003e4 Dance Me To The End Of Love (Live)\u003cbr data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2179\"\u003e5 The Future\u003cbr data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2194\"\u003e6 Democracy\u003cbr data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003e7 Waiting For The Miracle\u003cbr data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003e8 Closing Time\u003cbr data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2253\"\u003e9 Anthem\u003cbr data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003e10 In My Secret Life\u003cbr data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2287\"\u003e11 Alexandra Leaving\u003cbr data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2310\"\u003e12 A Thousand Kisses Deep\u003cbr data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2338\"\u003e13 Love Itself\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/otycjVrFmd4?si=kaYB_0yfEzZTE8Gc\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Columbia Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53114265108822,"sku":"497995 2","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_ee8eee3c-ca02-4fc8-b2c2-fe992f03f895.jpg?v=1776178685","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/leonard-cohen-the-essential-leonard-cohen","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}