Classic Albums. Hosted by Stevie Nix
Not all albums stand the test of time, but plenty do and Australian music critic Stevie Nix will bring one to you each week. He'll cover all eras and most genres and tell you why each record is so revered and, equally, why it deserves to be. And he only uses six songs to do it.
Classic Albums. Hosted by Stevie Nix
Songs Of Leonard Cohen by Leonard Cohen
What makes Songs Of Leonard Cohen truly classic is how it introduced a new kind of vulnerability to modern music. Before this album, heart-rending lyricism and aural gloom existed, but Cohen defined his entire artistic vision through these traits at a time when it wasn't fashionable — or particularly lucrative — to do so. His songs read like suicide notes yet rarely feel violently joyless. Instead, they capture something more nuanced: the way sadness can be beautiful, how longing itself becomes a form of connection, and how spiritual seeking and physical desire are inseparable aspects of the same human hunger.
Featured songs:
Suzanne
Sisters of Mercy
So Long, Marianne
Hey, That’s No Way to Say Goodbye
The Stranger Song
Master Song