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Leonard Cohen: You Want It Darker

21 October 2016 · 11 YEARS

You Want It Darker

Leonard Cohen

This record arrived mere weeks before the artist passed away, functioning as a deliberate farewell from a veteran songwriter. The lyrics examine regret and faith, voiced through a deep, weathered whisper.

Atmospheric production choices define the work, employing choral elements and synths to maintain a heavy, solemn tone. It serves as a haunting and fitting final statement for a decades-long career.

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