Comments on: Review: Leonard Cohen Live At The Isle Of Wight 1970

By: Lope

Lope — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:55:34 +0000

Three flawless albums, I agree, but that haircut? He looks like Rick James.

By: OTTO

OTTO — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:45:26 +0000

Was about ot comment on Elvis Costello’s trifecta of perfect albums, but see that Josh has beaten me to the punch.

Songs of Love and Hate tops my LC list as well. I was introduced to Leonard Cohen through the Philadelphia hardcore band Ruin in the early 80’s. They did covers of Master Song and Famous Blue Raincoat. Even in my teens, with my skateboard and combat boots, I couln’t miss the greatness.

By: Gretchen

Gretchen — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:57:42 +0000

Why, I’ve been hiding out in the only state that ends in -ing! I’ve been spending a lot of time not commenting on anyone’s blogs or posting anything on my own. No good reason, really, although I have spent a lot of time on the road this summer and fall. So, to answer the question of where I’ve been…wow, I’ve been to twelve states this year! That sort of contradicts my first sentence, doesn’t it?

By: Evan

Evan — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:04:02 +0000

holy crap. gretchen! you’re alive? where have you been?

By: Josh

Josh — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:21:05 +0000

Van Morrisons first three albums are flawless. I actually think his five are perfect, culminating in the double live album.

Elvis Costello’s first three are pretty perfect as well. I think he made many great subsequent albums, Get Happy, Blood and Chocolate, Imperial Bedroom, King of America, but the first three are always lauded the most highly.

I’m not being argumentative, you dared, I love Cohen too, but Van and Elvis are very high on my list.

By: Terry

Terry — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:57:35 +0000

”Songs of love and hate’ is my favourite album of all time, with ‘Avalanche’ my favourite song. I spent £3000 following him round Europe recently, from Belfast to Barcelona and would have followed him to America if I’d any money left! Bought ‘Live at the Isle of Wight’ two weeks ago and it’s been playing on a loop since then! Excellent review Evan!

By: Gretchen

Gretchen — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:30:39 +0000

I just might have to pick this one up. I saw him at Red Rocks this summer and it was AWESOME. I think I want to be Leonard Cohen when I grow up. Seriously.