Lenny and Coco

So concludes our coverage of the penultimate Leonard Cohen era, what we've dubbed the "Reformed Buddhist Era." No Best Of countdown this time, just this—a look into a funny little CD from 2010, plus o...

13 Okt 202354min

In 2007, renowned composer of minimalist neoclassical music Philip Glass set 22 poems from Leonard Cohen's "Book of Longing" to his distinctive music. The result is one of the most beguiling records w...

6 Okt 202346min

Well into his seventies, after years of making music without a band and declining opportunities to perform live, Leonard embarked on a gruelling worldwide tour, playing close to 3 hour sets every nigh...

29 Sep 202354min

Just as he hit 70 years old, Leonard Cohen got weird. Listen as we try to keep up with the many moods of 2004's Dear Heather. Snap your fingers and join us for the smoky, jazzy poetry reading we didn'...

15 Sep 202342min

We continue our discussion of the 2001 Leonard Cohen album Ten New Songs. We talk about the early days of Pitchfork, Antony leaving Alexandria, and the political duties of poets. We also talk about 5 ...

11 Sep 202343min

Summer break is over and we're back to Leonard Cohen's discography, starting with 2001's Ten New Songs. Between the last album and this one, Leonard spent five years hidden away in a Buddhist monaster...

8 Sep 202352min

In the thrilling conclusion to the first "Lenny and Coco at the Movies" series, we discuss Robert Altman's renowned 1971 anti-western McCabe and Mrs. Miller. Three songs from Leonard Cohen's first alb...

31 Aug 202355min

Leonard plays the embodied spirit of an old hotel in this award-winning 1983 made-for-TV 25-minute short film (which you can watch here). It's really something. Combining dance, theatre, and some trul...

23 Aug 202346min