Old Ideas

Leonard Cohen

Old Ideas

RELEASED: January 27, 2012
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Going Home Meaning 3:51 2. Amen Meaning 7:35 3. Show Me the Place Meaning 4:08 4. Darkness Meaning 4:29 5. Anyhow Meaning 3:08 6. Crazy to Love You Meaning 3:06 7. Come Healing Meaning 2:53 8. Banjo 3:23 9. Lullaby Meaning 4:46 10. Different Sides Meaning 4:05
Old Ideas is the twelfth studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen, released on January 31, 2012. The album features a blend of folk, pop, and rock elements, showcasing Cohen's deep, resonant voice and reflective lyrics. Thematically, it delves into topics such as love, loss, faith, and mortality, maintaining the poetic depth that Cohen is known for. The sound is characterized by its somber instrumentation, rich arrangements, and the incorporation of elements such as gospel, jazz, and blues, reflecting a mature artist continuing to evolve in his craft.