“Hallelujah!” The famed poet and singer Leonard Cohen, who passed away in late 2016, left behind one last piece of his work for fans to enjoy.
Cohen’s final book, The Flame, will be released on Oct. 2.
The book will feature a collection of artwork, poems, lyrics, and writings that the artist crafted shortly before his death.
This collection of works is meant to give readers a look inside the mind of Cohen, who even at the age of 82, continued to progress as an artist with potent lyrics on a wide range of topics including love, longing, and politics.
Over the span of six decades, Cohen released 13 poetry books and 15 albums.
Although Cohen’s catalogue wasn’t extensive, each work of his was precious.
Every song and poem Cohen created felt like it had a prophetic meaning because the artist had a special, yet humorous touch.
“Everybody Knows” Cohen’s classic song “Hallelujah,” which has been covered over 300 times.
However, the poet’s songs aren’t for everyone.
Cohen’s singing style was unique, with a monotone voice that spoke such profound lyrics.
As the artist aged, his voice became even deeper, which made Cohen sound like a chilling ghost.
The poet’s last album, You Want It Darker, released shortly before his death, had a sticker on the front of the CD that promoted “Nine haunting songs” by Cohen.
Even close to two years after his death, it’s hard to believe Cohen has left us.
Despite his age and health condition, the artist lived life to the fullest by sharing incredible music in the albums You Want It Darker and Popular Problems in his final years.
Cohen was dedicated to his craft and The Flame hopes to be a testament to the artist’s legacy.
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