Old Ideas, the lauded poet's first studio album in eight years, addresses some of the most
profound quandaries of human existence--the relationship to a transcendent being, love,
sexuality, loss and death. Arguably the most overtly spiritual of the revered artist's albums, Old
Ideas inspires commitment to a greater sense of compassion and decency.
While the recording of Old Ideas began in earnest in January 2011, many of the new songs and
their lyrics have been in the works for years. Early versions of two album tracks, "Amen" and
"Lullaby" were originally recorded in 2007, while early versions of "Lullaby" and "The
Darkness" were performed live during Cohen's recently concluded, sold-out world tour.
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