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: Pop
• Format: CD
• Released: 4/24/2007