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Leonard Cohen
seems singularly determined to document his adventures in live performances which began when he returned to the concert stage in 2008, and
Live in Dublin
is the third live album
Cohen
has released in just five years. Given how satisfying 2009's
Live in London
was, one might reasonably wonder how badly one would need another concert souvenir, especially in such a short period of time, but comparing
with
and 2010's
Songs from the Road
, one can readily see how
's live show has seasoned since he returned to duty. If
documented an unexpectedly revitalized and engaging performer,
shows he's since grown into a showman in the best sense of the word. If
seemed pleased to greet his audience in 2009, on this recording of a September 2013 concert, the venerable singer and songwriter delights in the push and pull between himself and those who've come out to see him, and his songs of love and Eros have actually become more vital as
's performances have gained strength, confidence, and passion; if a sandy-voiced septuagenarian could ever make a convincing seducer, it's this guy.
's voice is still as craggy as one might expect from a man of 79, but his phrasing is bold and well-considered, and if his instrument sounded better in the '70s, in the truest sense
is singing better than he has in his life.
's backing band has gone through a few changes since his version of the never-ending tour began, and the occasional horn solos and jazz fusion accents that appeared on
have faded into a more elemental sound that serves the songs much better than before, with
Alex Bublitchi
's violin and
Javier Mas
' laud and bandurria accenting the arrangements beautifully. The interplay between
and his backing vocalists
Sharon Robinson
,
Charley Webb
, and
Hattie Webb
has only become warmer and more satisfying over the space of five years, and with three hours of music, you can't say
and his band aren't delivering value for your entertainment dollar.
Line in Dublin
reveals
is actually growing and improving as a performer as his 80th birthday looms on the horizon, and this unexpected and welcome new chapter in his career continues to reap surprising and delightful rewards. ~ Mark Deming
seems singularly determined to document his adventures in live performances which began when he returned to the concert stage in 2008, and
Live in Dublin
is the third live album
Cohen
has released in just five years. Given how satisfying 2009's
Live in London
was, one might reasonably wonder how badly one would need another concert souvenir, especially in such a short period of time, but comparing
with
and 2010's
Songs from the Road
, one can readily see how
's live show has seasoned since he returned to duty. If
documented an unexpectedly revitalized and engaging performer,
shows he's since grown into a showman in the best sense of the word. If
seemed pleased to greet his audience in 2009, on this recording of a September 2013 concert, the venerable singer and songwriter delights in the push and pull between himself and those who've come out to see him, and his songs of love and Eros have actually become more vital as
's performances have gained strength, confidence, and passion; if a sandy-voiced septuagenarian could ever make a convincing seducer, it's this guy.
's voice is still as craggy as one might expect from a man of 79, but his phrasing is bold and well-considered, and if his instrument sounded better in the '70s, in the truest sense
is singing better than he has in his life.
's backing band has gone through a few changes since his version of the never-ending tour began, and the occasional horn solos and jazz fusion accents that appeared on
have faded into a more elemental sound that serves the songs much better than before, with
Alex Bublitchi
's violin and
Javier Mas
' laud and bandurria accenting the arrangements beautifully. The interplay between
and his backing vocalists
Sharon Robinson
,
Charley Webb
, and
Hattie Webb
has only become warmer and more satisfying over the space of five years, and with three hours of music, you can't say
and his band aren't delivering value for your entertainment dollar.
Line in Dublin
reveals
is actually growing and improving as a performer as his 80th birthday looms on the horizon, and this unexpected and welcome new chapter in his career continues to reap surprising and delightful rewards. ~ Mark Deming
Leonard Cohen
seems singularly determined to document his adventures in live performances which began when he returned to the concert stage in 2008, and
Live in Dublin
is the third live album
Cohen
has released in just five years. Given how satisfying 2009's
Live in London
was, one might reasonably wonder how badly one would need another concert souvenir, especially in such a short period of time, but comparing
with
and 2010's
Songs from the Road
, one can readily see how
's live show has seasoned since he returned to duty. If
documented an unexpectedly revitalized and engaging performer,
shows he's since grown into a showman in the best sense of the word. If
seemed pleased to greet his audience in 2009, on this recording of a September 2013 concert, the venerable singer and songwriter delights in the push and pull between himself and those who've come out to see him, and his songs of love and Eros have actually become more vital as
's performances have gained strength, confidence, and passion; if a sandy-voiced septuagenarian could ever make a convincing seducer, it's this guy.
's voice is still as craggy as one might expect from a man of 79, but his phrasing is bold and well-considered, and if his instrument sounded better in the '70s, in the truest sense
is singing better than he has in his life.
's backing band has gone through a few changes since his version of the never-ending tour began, and the occasional horn solos and jazz fusion accents that appeared on
have faded into a more elemental sound that serves the songs much better than before, with
Alex Bublitchi
's violin and
Javier Mas
' laud and bandurria accenting the arrangements beautifully. The interplay between
and his backing vocalists
Sharon Robinson
,
Charley Webb
, and
Hattie Webb
has only become warmer and more satisfying over the space of five years, and with three hours of music, you can't say
and his band aren't delivering value for your entertainment dollar.
Line in Dublin
reveals
is actually growing and improving as a performer as his 80th birthday looms on the horizon, and this unexpected and welcome new chapter in his career continues to reap surprising and delightful rewards. ~ Mark Deming
seems singularly determined to document his adventures in live performances which began when he returned to the concert stage in 2008, and
Live in Dublin
is the third live album
Cohen
has released in just five years. Given how satisfying 2009's
Live in London
was, one might reasonably wonder how badly one would need another concert souvenir, especially in such a short period of time, but comparing
with
and 2010's
Songs from the Road
, one can readily see how
's live show has seasoned since he returned to duty. If
documented an unexpectedly revitalized and engaging performer,
shows he's since grown into a showman in the best sense of the word. If
seemed pleased to greet his audience in 2009, on this recording of a September 2013 concert, the venerable singer and songwriter delights in the push and pull between himself and those who've come out to see him, and his songs of love and Eros have actually become more vital as
's performances have gained strength, confidence, and passion; if a sandy-voiced septuagenarian could ever make a convincing seducer, it's this guy.
's voice is still as craggy as one might expect from a man of 79, but his phrasing is bold and well-considered, and if his instrument sounded better in the '70s, in the truest sense
is singing better than he has in his life.
's backing band has gone through a few changes since his version of the never-ending tour began, and the occasional horn solos and jazz fusion accents that appeared on
have faded into a more elemental sound that serves the songs much better than before, with
Alex Bublitchi
's violin and
Javier Mas
' laud and bandurria accenting the arrangements beautifully. The interplay between
and his backing vocalists
Sharon Robinson
,
Charley Webb
, and
Hattie Webb
has only become warmer and more satisfying over the space of five years, and with three hours of music, you can't say
and his band aren't delivering value for your entertainment dollar.
Line in Dublin
reveals
is actually growing and improving as a performer as his 80th birthday looms on the horizon, and this unexpected and welcome new chapter in his career continues to reap surprising and delightful rewards. ~ Mark Deming
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