rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted October 22, 2016 Having purchased and listened twice to his latest album I am reconsidering. After this release I think Leonard is going for a long lie down. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,535 Posted October 23, 2016 The day he dies my dad will play all his albums non stop. I was worried that radio stations will play his music for 24 hours non stop, the same thing they did for Elvis and Freddy Mercury when they died. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted October 23, 2016 Someone on Radio 6 will shove on 'Sisters of Mercy' or something but nothing like the reaction Bowie got and that's not dismissing him, I think he's great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,155 Posted October 24, 2016 Bowie was a shock though, Len when the time comes, not so much. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,535 Posted October 24, 2016 Bowie was a shock though, Len when the time comes, not so much. Bowie certainly was a shock, but that was because he kept his illness a secret. At least with Cohen, it'll be old age that will get him. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBigBB 34 Posted October 24, 2016 After listening to his latest album, I would definitely put this guy on for 2017. At many points it sounds like his farewell. Correct me if I'm wrong, but he's smoked a lot of cigarettes in his 82 years. It sure sounds like it when he sings. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,229 Posted October 24, 2016 After listening to his latest album, I would definitely put this guy on for 2017. At many points it sounds like his farewell. Correct me if I'm wrong, but he's smoked a lot of cigarettes in his 82 years. It sure sounds like it when he sings. I would put him at like the 45 spot or something, but I can agree 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,535 Posted November 11, 2016 Leonard Cohen passes away at 82 It is with profound sorrow we report that legendary poet, songwriter and artist, Leonard Cohen has passed away.We have lost one of music’s most revered and prolific visionaries. A memorial will take place in Los Angeles at a later date. The family requests privacy during their time of grief. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,229 Posted November 11, 2016 BBC obit. A unique pick as well: http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-37946654 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted November 11, 2016 Searched for a thread about the Godfather of Gloom himself, but didn't find one despite many mentions in threads on the forum. As he's 82 now I think he's overdue for getting his own thread. I was inspired to make the thread following reading this report: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/oct/12/leonard-cohen-i-am-ready-to-die This article links to another TL;DR interview in the New Yorker: http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/10/17/leonard-cohen-makes-it-darker He does have a new album out soon, but by the sounds of things his health has declined considerably - he was touring as recently as 2013 but the article says that he'll never tour again as he is understandably too old. good call ! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-37946654 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,229 Posted November 11, 2016 After listening to his latest album, I would definitely put this guy on for 2017. Guess not. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,155 Posted November 11, 2016 Oh FFS. What a year. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,067 Posted November 11, 2016 After his muse as well this year. Possibly a genius. RIP. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Unknown Man 587 Posted November 11, 2016 RIP Mr. Cohen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted November 11, 2016 RIP my heart's fahkin broke. I'm taking Cohen's waltz--and keeping it close until we meet again. Sir Creep Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,229 Posted November 11, 2016 Could the title be snatched by Stanley Cohen (Nobel laureate biochemist) born 1922, or Al Cohen (American magician) born 1926? Eight days too late for Elaine Lustig Cohen though. Nope Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,979 Posted November 11, 2016 Well, fuck 2016... I like to think that Bob Dylan's songs inspired a generation but Leonard Cohen's songs inspired all of mankind. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vnofd5 5 Posted November 11, 2016 Well damn. Meanwhile Zsa Zsa Gabor is still around... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Book 3,560 Posted November 11, 2016 Oh, that saddens me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted November 11, 2016 My biggest death of the year. His last album gave it away really. That was a way to say goodbye. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,109 Posted November 11, 2016 Maybe it's just me, but I didn't really rate him very highly. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted November 11, 2016 Marmite I guess. He never wanted to be 'popular'. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted November 11, 2016 Having purchased and listened twice to his latest album I am reconsidering. After this release I think Leonard is going for a long lie down. Called it... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Dead Cow 620 Posted November 11, 2016 This is shit. Leonard Cohen transcended lyricism, he was a poet. I could not say the same for Bob Dylan. Cohen and David Bowie are tied for my biggest deaths of the year. One of the greatest poets and one of the greatest artists of our time. RIP Leonard. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted November 11, 2016 I educated my children by playing Who By Fire to them this morning as they ate breakfast. Sadly they were not overly impressed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
