album · November 13, 1977
Death of a Ladies' Man
Columbia/LegacySee this day
folksinger-songwritercountry
This 1977 album is a collaboration with legendary producer Phil Spector, whose signature "Wall of Sound" is applied to Cohen's typically sparse arrangements. The result is a polarizing and dramatic departure from Cohen's previous work.
- The album was recorded in Los Angeles at the infamous Gold Star Studios, where Spector had produced many of his greatest hits.
- Upon release, the album received largely negative reviews, with critics finding the production overwhelming and ill-suited to Cohen's style.
- Cohen later expressed ambivalence about the album, reportedly stating he wished he could tear it up and start again.
Leonard Cohen was a Canadian singer-songwriter, poet, and novelist whose work explored themes of religion, politics, isolation, sexuality, and personal relationships. He began his career as a poet and novelist in the early 1950s before transitioning to music in the late 1960s.
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