Leonard Cohen: Death of a Ladies' Man [COLUMBIA / LEGACY]

Why you'll love it

Death of a Ladies' Man is the most unusual album of Leonard Cohen's career, a fascinating collision of his poetic songwriting with Phil Spector's grand, orchestral production.

This edition

• Death of a Ladies' Man on vinyl
• Columbia / Legacy pressing

About the album

Montreal's Leonard Cohen co-wrote these songs with Phil Spector, who surrounded Cohen's deep, intimate voice with layers of horns, strings, backing singers and echo. Bob Seger and Allen Ginsberg even turn up on backing vocals.

"Memories" is a swaggering, doo-wop-flavoured gem, "True Love Leaves No Traces" is a gorgeous duet with Ronee Blakley, "Iodine" and "Paper Thin Hotel" are lush and romantic, and the epic title track closes the album in style.

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Tracklist

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On Columbia / Legacy, a reissue of the 1977 album.