10/5/09

Pop & Hiss and the Winter Lady

Songs Of Leonard Cohen (1967) 01 - Suzanne 02 - Master Song 03 - Winter Lady 04 - The Stranger Song 05 - Sisters Of Mercy 06 - So Long, Marianne 07 - Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye 08 - Stories Of The Street 09 - Teachers 10 - One Of Us Cannot Be Wrong download Sundazed Records' new version of the singer-songwriter's classic debut is a great way to get reacquainted with vinyl records. Tastemakers such as Bob Dylan, Jack White and T Bone Burnett might be at the forefront of championing the resurgent interest in vinyl albums and singles, but they're not the only enthusiasts celebrating the return of the format in today's digital era: Nielsen SoundScan reports that vinyl sales will top 2.8 million units this year, up about 900,000 from 2008, and new record stores are springing up across Los Angeles. Of course, New York label Sundazed Records, which has specialized in vinyl reissues for 20 years, has been unquestionably ahead of the trend. And what better way to get acquainted (or reacquainted) with vinyl than with Sundazed's new version of the classic debut from Leonard Cohen, a superb singer-songwriter who is enjoying a new wave of popularity thanks to his highly acclaimed tour? "Songs of Leonard Cohen" was originally released by Columbia Records in 1967 and contains such signature tunes as "Suzanne," "Sisters of Mercy" and "Hey, That's No Way to Say Goodbye." Sundazed also is releasing four other early Cohen collections: "Songs From a Room" (which includes "Bird on the Wire"), "Songs of Love and Hate" ("Famous Blue Raincoat"), "Live Songs" and "New Skin for the Old Ceremony" ("Chelsea Hotel No. 2)." via To me it's The Stranger and especially Winter Lady that's TOP. ( the songs play a huge part in the mood of Robert Altman's McCabe & Mrs. Miller.)