In a message dated 10/12/00 9:48:48 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
<< I've been
re-listening to his works and he really stands out beyond Joni. She may have
moved into more complicated and sophisticated works, but she doesn't always
come that close to Cohen's writings in many ways. >>
i gotta agree with mg here. musically there is probably no comparison, and
joni is a true singer, where leonard is more of a stylist, but lyrically?
leonard cohen is the songwriter who brought poetry to the pop song! his
debut album, a masterpiece by anyone's estimation, "songs" opened the door
with a wall banging swing that dylan had only unlocked. joni followed, and
so did paul simon, and all the rest. but it was leonard cohen who elevated
lyrics to poetry...real poetry...the kind that stands by itself, with or
without accompaniment.
listen to me! like i know what i am talking about! there should be a "in my
humble opinion" in there somewhere...
but for any of you unfamiliar with "songs"...give a listen. or, to prove my
point, give a read. "he was just some joseph looking for a manger..."
but overall, joni is still the best of her generation. a true mapmaker of
the human heart. no doubt about it.
peace, ric
