Leonard Cohen - You Want It Darker

Whilst it's now impossible to view Leonard Cohen's final album outside the context of his passing, the fact of the matter is that this lugubrious sage had been ruminating on the nature of endings and goodbyes for much of his near half-century of artistry, and it's hard to think of a figure who's been quite so eloquent and wise in this endeavour. 'You Want It Darker' seem may a fitting way to bow out, but more so it bears testimony to the fact that Cohen's questing spirit remained undimmed right until the last, and his travails in the exploration of faith, romance and the human condition were never to lose their finesse and bite.

Leonard Cohen, at the age of 82, releases You Want it Darker - an album of haunting new songs. As Leonard’s record company for over five decades, Sony Music is proud to be associated with this remarkable achievement. This great artist continues to astonish. Uncompromising and urgent, You Want it Darker is the latest chapter in Leonard’s significant contribution to contemporary music and thought. These startling songs have been beautifully realized in this his 14th and most compelling record.

• Vinyl LP

Side A

1. You Want It Darker    
   
2. Treaty    
   
3. On The Level    
   
4. Leaving The Table    
   
5. If I Didn't Have Your Love

Side B

1. Traveling Light    
   
2. It Seemed The Better Way    
   
3. Steer Your Way    
   
4. String Reprise / Treaty

• Label: SONY BMG