6 Things to Know About Leonard Cohen’s I’m Your Man

It was Cohen’s eighth studio album Released on February 2, 1988, on Columbia Records.

The album marked a shift to synthesizers Cohen moved away from acoustic folk toward a more electronic, pop-influenced sound.

It includes some of his most famous songs Tracks like “First We Take Manhattan” and “Everybody Knows” became enduring classics.

The lyrics are darkly humorous and political Cohen blends satire, romance, and social commentary throughout the record.

It was a commercial comeback The album performed well in Europe and Canada, though it initially saw modest US sales.

The title track is a standout “I’m Your Man” showcases Cohen’s signature deadpan delivery and witty, self-deprecating charm.