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Leonard Cohen’s ‘Thanks For The Dance’ Tops The Chart

Thanks For The Dance, Leonard Cohen’s remarkable new album, has topped the Nielsen SoundScan’s Top 200 Album Chart in Canada, debuting in the #1 spot.  Around the world, the album has been embraced with glowing reviews, and stands as a beautiful hallmark of Leonard Cohen’s legacy.

“Thanks for the Dance is full of trenchant insights and gorgeous poetry.” – SPIN

“Cohen’s baritone was built to seduce, but also to soothe – on this final album more than ever, the intimate, reverberating vocals reaching one’s bones.” – The Globe and Mail

Thanks for the Dance is a fitting goodbye to a figure who, whether they’ve been in your life for one day, one year or a lifetime, made a tremendous impact on their craft. A beautiful reprise to a song of love or hate. The pleasure was all ours, Leonard.” – Exclaim

“Leonard Cohen’s Profound ‘Thanks for the Dance’ Is a Posthumous Grace Note.” – Rolling Stone

“Posthumous album showcases fearless artistry right to the end.” – NME

Thanks For The Dance scored Top 5 debuts throughout several international territories, including Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Norway and Switzerland.

The mini-documentary, “The Story of Thanks For The Dance,” created in conjunction with the La Blogothèque team, features interviews with producer Adam Cohen, engineer Michael Chaves and album contributors Leslie Feist, Daniel Lanois, Richard Reed Perry (Arcade Fire), Zac Rae (Death Cab For Cutie), Damien Rice  and Patrick Watson. Each of those involved reflect on the journey, exploring their contributions and the meaning behind the album.

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Leonard Cohen is one of the most enduring cultural icons in modern history. His music, writing and art continues to inspire and influence audiences around the world.  

To stream or download Thanks For The Dance click here.