Short description
The tracks on this album were co-written by Cohen and his long time collaborator Sharon Robinson. The record was produced by Robinson, and engineered by Leanne Ungar who has previously worked with Cat Stevens. The recording sessions took place at two different California studios.
Review
Spin - "...Cohen's new album is about the acceptance that comes after suffering and aging....it follows its own rhythms, shapes, and passions..."
Entertainment Weekly - "...He's never sounded more sensuous..." - Rating: A-
NME - 7 out of 10 - "...Packed with the qualities that have inspired at least 3 generations of self-conscious miserablists..."
Uncut - 5 stars out of 5 - "...You realise anew how different the plane is on which this man in moving: this is poetry for the ages..."
Entertainment Weekly - Ranked #3 "Album of the Year" in EW's "Best of 2001".
Mojo - "...As ever, his mellow slumberous sound is the velvet glove on a horny hand..."
Q - 3 out of 5 stars - "...Arguably his best record in 20 years..."
Entertainment Weekly (12/28/01, p.136) - Ranked #3 "Album of the Year" in EW's "Best of 2001".
Spin (3/02, pp.103-108) - "...Cohen's new album is about the acceptance that comes after suffering and aging....it follows its own rhythms, shapes, and passions..."
Q (11/01, p.118) - 3 out of 5 stars - "...Arguably his best record in 20 years..."
Mojo (11/01, p.100) - "...As ever, his mellow slumberous sound is the velvet glove on a horny hand..."
Entertainment Weekly (10/12/01, p.88) - "...He's never sounded more sensuous..." - Rating: A-
NME (10/20/01, p.41) - 7 out of 10 - "...Packed with the qualities that have inspired at least 3 generations of self-conscious miserablists..."
Uncut (12/01, p.100) - 5 stars out of 5 - "...You realise anew how different the plane is on which this man in moving: this is poetry for the ages..."