
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.