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Leonard Cohen’s New Biblical Dirge Is Among His Best Songs Ever

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The 82-year-old legend faces his creator in ‘You Want It Darker,’ which is reminiscent of Johnny Cash’s last recordings—and may be his most powerful yet.

Jay Michaelson
Jay Michaelson
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