Leonard Cohen – Various Positions

Leonard Cohen – Various Positions

A landmark late-era release from Leonard Cohen, Various Positions marks a pivotal moment in his career - where stripped-back songwriting, spiritual reflection, and poetic intensity come into sharp focus. Originally released in 1984, the album blends understated production with some of Cohen’s most enduring and emotionally resonant compositions.

Best known for introducing the now-iconic Hallelujah, the record explores themes of love, faith, doubt, and devotion with a quiet, devastating clarity. Songs like Dance Me to the End of Love and If It Be Your Will showcase Cohen’s gift for pairing simple melodic structures with profound lyrical depth, creating a deeply intimate listening experience.

Over time, Various Positions has become recognised as one of Cohen’s most essential works - an understated masterpiece that grew in stature to become a cornerstone of modern songwriting.

Tracklist:

Dance Me to the End of Love
Coming Back to You
The Law
Night Comes In
Hallelujah
The Captain
Hunter’s Lullaby
Heart With No Companion
If It Be Your Will