Recent Songs

Leonard Cohen

Recent Songs

RELEASED: November 30, -0001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. The Guests Meaning 6:39 2. Humbled in Love 5:15 3. The Window Meaning 5:55 4. Came So Far for Beauty Meaning 4:03 5. The Lost Canadian (Un Canadien errant) Meaning 4:40 6. The Traitor Meaning 6:14 7. Our Lady of Solitude Meaning 3:13 8. The Gypsy’s Wife Meaning 5:12 9. The Smokey Life Meaning 5:18 10. Ballad of the Absent Mare Meaning 6:21
Historical Archive
Recent Songs is Leonard Cohen's seventh studio album, released in 1979. The album showcases Cohen's signature blend of folk, rock, and pop influences, characterized by its introspective lyrics and poetic depth. It features a more polished production compared to his earlier works, incorporating elements of jazz and world music. The album includes notable tracks such as 'The Guests' and 'The Gypsy's Wife', which exemplify his unique storytelling ability and deep emotional resonance. The sound reflects a mature artist at the height of his creative powers, and the album has been praised for its lyrical sophistication and musical arrangements.