Ten New Songs
by Leonard Cohen
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: Oct 9, 2001
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. The A.V. Club
    30
    This is the first time he's sounded less than vital.

Awards & Rankings

87
#87 Best Album of 2001
56
#56 Most Discussed Album of 2001
71
#71 Most Shared Album of 2001

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
  1. lorem
    Apr 2, 2020
    8
    A superb and emotional soft album released after a long wait, a duet that really works and brings some of Leonard Cohen's most memorable modern songs.
  2. alecvl08
    Dec 12, 2014
    3
    Cohen's songs are devoid of emotion, he sings like a robot with bronchitis. Every track follows a horribly simple cadence, and Cohen doesn'tCohen's songs are devoid of emotion, he sings like a robot with bronchitis. Every track follows a horribly simple cadence, and Cohen doesn't seem to know what he wants to write about. The instrumentals could've been made by some dude on GarageBand, and Cohen's backup singer outsings Cohen himself. If not for a handful of lyrical details, this album could be a complete failure.… Full Review »
  3. Shiira
    Oct 12, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. "..we met when we were almost young/deep in the green lilac park..."

    I think about you every day. And I hope you are well. There's this version of "C'mon, Marianne" by Bill Callahan that just kills me. It makes me wonder what it would be like to be loved by you. But it's really a Leonard Cohen song. I have read so much about your condition. I'm a compulsive reader. Take care. Not in the cliched sense, but really, take care. If we ever see each other on the street, I hope you won't turn the other way.    … Full Review »
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