This cover of Leonard Cohen’s song, “The Future” has been “Updated nicely,” says East Portland Blog stalwartRon Swanson, who then throws shade on all cover tunes ever by suggesting that the tune is only “for those who think perfection can always be improved upon.” Ron ends his critique on a positive note, saying, “I think …
I saw this one live at the Chicago Theatre. It was mindblowing. Leonard Cohen is one of the real deals out there. He was rumored to have done the 2010 tour as a money making venue, but he sure as hell didn’t just stand on his past work. Everyone in the band was great and …
I’m a real lay(wo)man as far as music is concerned; I like what I like, just because. Thinking I was the last person on the planet to hear of ‘Hallelujah’, I YouTubed every version. Cohen’s version is gut-wrenchingly amazing. Others swear by Jeff Buckley. I found these four Norwegian guys. I like harmony. I like …