Songs from a Room by Red - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

This is one of those tribute albums in which an artist even appropriates an original album title and expertly re-creates the cover art of the artist and album being so honored. In this case we have a tribute to Leonard Cohen and his album Songs From a Room performed by the Parisian musician known simply as Red, and released through his collaboration with the artistically interesting Rectangle label, also based out of Paris. Do the French take Leonard Cohen more seriously than he is taken in his homeland? Perhaps this collection is an indication that he is taken less seriously. But, in reality, many listeners might prefer the versions of Cohen songs by Red to the originals. In the case of a listener who had so little knowledge of Cohen that the cover art duplication went totally unnoticed, the effect of Red's range of vocal delivery and low-key backup was definitely positive. Fans of the music of artists such as Jandek will also enjoy this recording, as some of the tracks have the same kind of strange ambience. When the backup players get into kind of a mellow jazz groove, the sound is reminiscent of Tim Hardin, a comparison that the singer is capable of either settling into by concentrating on the handsome sound of his voice or smash to bits by growling like someone trying to scare off an exorcist. Most impressive is the fact that most of the backing is created by Red all on his own, utilizing just guitar and electronics. Let's see smarty-pants Cohen try that. ~ Eugene Chadbourne

1. Bird On the Wire

by Red

Primary Artist: Red; Main Performer
Performer: Red; Performer
Composer: Leonard Cohen; Composer
Lyricist: Leonard Cohen; Composer

2. Story of Isaac

by Red

Primary Artist: Red; Main Performer
Performer: Red; Performer
Composer: Leonard Cohen; Composer
Lyricist: Leonard Cohen; Composer

3. A Bunch of Lonesome Heroes

by Red

Primary Artist: Red; Main Performer
Performer: Red; Performer
Composer: Leonard Cohen; Composer
Lyricist: Leonard Cohen; Composer

4. The Partisan

by Red

Primary Artist: Red; Main Performer
Performer: Red; Performer
Composer: Anna Marly, Hy Zaret
Anna Marly
Hy Zaret; Composer
Lyricist: Anna Marly, Hy Zaret; Composer

5. Seems So Long Ago, Nancy

by Red

Primary Artist: Red; Main Performer
Performer: Red; Performer
Composer: Leonard Cohen; Composer
Lyricist: Leonard Cohen; Composer

6. The Old Revolution

by Red

Primary Artist: Red; Main Performer
Performer: Red; Performer
Composer: Leonard Cohen; Composer
Lyricist: Leonard Cohen; Composer

7. The Butcher

by Red

Primary Artist: Red; Main Performer
Performer: Red; Performer
Composer: Leonard Cohen; Composer
Lyricist: Leonard Cohen; Composer

8. You Know Who I Am

by Red

Primary Artist: Red; Main Performer
Performer: Red; Performer
Composer: Leonard Cohen; Composer
Lyricist: Leonard Cohen; Composer

9. Lady Midnight

by Red

Primary Artist: Red; Main Performer
Performer: Red; Performer
Composer: Leonard Cohen; Composer
Lyricist: Leonard Cohen; Composer

10. Tonight Will Be Fine

by Red

Primary Artist: Red; Main Performer
Performer: Red; Performer
Composer: Leonard Cohen; Composer
Lyricist: Leonard Cohen; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

44 minutes and 22 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1440x1440 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

3/10 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Singer & Songwriter, New Age

Label

Rectangle

Music Distribution Service

Believe Digital

Country

France

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 2000

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

3610150053756