Label: Sundazed Music – LP 5286, Columbia – none
Format: LP
Country: US
Released: 2009
Genre: Rock, Folk

Leonard Cohen taking a turn away from the spare sound of his earlier releases, with such numbers as "Chelsea Hotel #2," "There Is a War," and "A Singer Must Die" featuring expanded instrumental arrangements and some of the most expressive vocal performances of Cohen's career.

By the time Cohen began his recording career in 1967, the iconoclastic Canadian troubadour was already well established as a poet and author. He quickly emerged as one of the era’s most original and influential singer-songwriters, building a large and legendary body of work that continues to inspire artists and listeners alike.

Much of Cohen’s reputation and mystique was established by his early work for Columbia Records, particularly the five albums he recorded between 1967 and 1974. Now, these five classic albums, unavailable on vinyl for two decades, have been lovingly restored to their original LP format.

For their new Sundazed editions, all five albums have been meticulously remastered and have been sourced from the original Columbia Records stereo masters in order to preserve the sound of the original albums. In keeping with the exacting standards for which Sundazed has become known, each album will be pressed on high-definition vinyl, with complete original cover art.

Includes:

Is This What You Wanted • Chelsea Hotel No. 2 • Lover Lover Lover • Field Commander Cohen • Why Don’t You Try • There Is A War • A Singer Must Die • I Tried To Leave You • Who By Fire • Take This Longing • Leaving Green Sleeves