L.A. Times - Entertainment — Nothing about Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” — the original version of the song Cohen recorded for his 1984 album “Various Positions” — leads you to conclude that it would go on to become one of pop musicâ�... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Nothing about Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” — the original version of the song Cohen recorded for his 1984 album “Various Positions” — leads you to conclude that it would go on to become one of pop musicâ�... more info

Stereogum — Back in 2013, Lana Del Rey covered Leonard Cohen’s 1974 classic “Chelsea Hotel No. 2,” which probably introduced him and his music to a whole new generation of young fans. Yesterday, we learned that Cohen had passed away; Justin Trudeau, the Pr... more info

New York Times — With every line Mr. Cohen shared, implicitly and in his lyrics, there was a humbling knowledge of mortality. more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Artists pay tribute to Leonard Cohen more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Leonard Cohen sadly passed away this week, after continuing to make excellent music from the 1960s to present day. In honor of Leonard's rich career, here's one great song from all five of the past decades. Continue reading… more info

Brooklyn Vegan — He was buried yesterday, as a statement from his congregation reveals. Continue reading… more info

Stereogum — When he was still alive, Leonard Cohen’s music carried the sort of somber gravity that we usually only attach to musicians once they’ve died. Death was always one of Cohen’s great subjects; sex and deception and the acceptance and understanding... more info

Stereogum — There was a moment last December when a lightbulb went off in my head, though it glowed more like a string of Christmas lights. My wife, daughter, and I were driving home from a family gathering, listening to one of those radio stations that switches... more info

JamBase — 'Songs From The Life Of Leonard Cohen,' a long out-of-print documentary/concert film is a perfect primer to the music of the late poet/songwriter. more info