Cohen's debut album is an iconic work that relies solely on acoustic compositions fueled by the metaphysical lyrics and poems that stand out as you dive deeper into his themes. His portraits of a world dominated by love and lust, rage and need, compassion and betrayal can be interpreted in many ways and there is not a dull moment among them. Truly inspiring work.
File under: Pop, Rock, Folk/Label: Columbia, Sony Music/Original Release Year: 1967