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Dear Heather - Leonard Cohen
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9.0 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

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  1. XavierF
    Jan 10, 2005
    9
    Again Leonard brings out something that tugs at the soul. The fact that this man spends most of his time in a buddhist monastary shines through in his music; what we listen to is both musicly genius and somehow spiritual.
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  2. lawrenceh
    Oct 26, 2004
    9
    While 10 New Songs(2001) found L.C. in a tired mood, this collection is musically more lively and varied, the tracks being spiced with some tasteful instrumentation adding texture to the synth approach continued from this work's aforementioned predecessor. Lyrically, Leonard explores his usual themes emphasizing confronting age and mortality and homages to his lost literary friends. His wordcraft precision is even more noticeable here than on his last work, a marked departure from his more detailed and lengthy expression found in his early work.… Expand
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  3. louis-wilkinson
    Jul 29, 2011
    8
    It is a good album , because its all about the lyrics I cat talk about the music his lyrics a lots of the time simple put good,he is the best row-model for kids that want to be song writers
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Metascore
74 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 19
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  1. PopMatters
    80
    Completely fascinating from beginning to end.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    67
    The preponderance of slight songs marks this as a minor effort. [29 Oct 2004, p.69]
  3. E! Online
    58
    Given that this may be your final release, this is no way to say goodbye.
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