The fact that Leonard Cohen’s 1984 little-noticed “Hallelujah” became a world hit is first and foremost due to John Cale’s 1991 version, even more to Jeff Buckley’s 1994 recording, but above all to its use in the 2001 children’s film “Shrek” and the subsequent performances in talent shows. Parallel to the theatrical release of the documentary “Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song”, which is dedicated to the poet’s most famous song, a best-of will be released.
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It’s not as superfluous as one might think, as the last of its kind, an extended version of the classic 1975 THE BEST OF LEONARD COHEN, was only released in the UK. Namely 2009, which is why she could not depict the grandiose last three studio albums as well as the posthumous THANKS FOR THE DANCE. While the new compilation takes all of these records into account, it omits essentials like “So Long, Marianne”, “Sisters Of Mercy”, “Closing Time”, “First We Take Manhattan” and “Everybody Knows”, which is why the necessity of a purchase is questionable is to be asked.
“Hallelujah (Live At Glastonbury 2008)”, which opens the set list, also makes one wonder: why not release the entire concert recording instead? The music gathered here is of course beyond any doubt and can only be rated with six stars. The song selection, on the other hand, deserves more than two and a half.
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