Title: One of the greatest songwriters of the last 30 years
Product review: While Cohen is sometimes overlooked when compared with the great singer/songwriters who came up in the sixties (Dylan,Lennon and McCartney) he is equally as powerfull and provocative as any of the aforementioned. While not as prolific as Dylan (and with much of his best work behind him) he is blessed with an emotionally more engaging and intensely personal style of songwriting - it is confessional while at the same time being universal in it's sentiments. Before he started recording Cohen was a published poet and novelist of some renown and his songs reflect a craftmanship and poetic intensity that is unique. Combine these qualities with an interest in religious mysticism and the affairs of the heart and you have a mix that is infinetly rich and rewarding. Since this is a best of collection all of these songs are amazing but Famous Blue Raincoat stands out for me - simply the best song ever written about jealousy and the failure of a relationship.
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