SONGS FROM A ROOM |

Personnel: Leonard Cohen (vocals, acoustic guitar); Ed Hudson (background vocals).
Audio Mixer: David Swope.
Liner Note Author: Anthony DeCurtis.
Recording information: 05/26/1968-11/25/1968.
Photographers: David Gahr; Bob Cato.
Leonard Cohen's second album maintained the haunting strengths of its predecessor. His hypnotic, murmured voice retains its compelling power and the content on Songs From A Room proves equally resonant. Where another pensive singer-songwriter might warp his craft with bathos, Cohen injects his work with mature insight, using metaphor and poetic insight to enhance his craft. Superb acoustic guitarwork weaves a path throughout the bewitching melodies, enhancing the singer's spell, although Cohen's self-deprecating humour is equally prevalent, particularly on the singalong 'Tonight Will Be Fine'. Songs From A Room captures every facet of Cohen's inestimable talent.

• Genre: Rock
• Format: CD
• Released: 2007-04-24