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Anthem

Leonard Cohen
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The Future is Leonard Cohen's ninth studio album, released in 1992. Spanning nearly an hour, it was his longest work to date. The album was created during significant world events including the Berlin Wall's collapse and the Los Angeles riots, reflecting Cohen's perspective on global instability. Recording involved numerous musicians and engineers across multiple studios, with approximately thirty female vocalists credited. Building on his previous album's popularity, it received strongly favorable critical reception, achieved Top 40 UK chart status, attained double platinum certification in Canada, and sold approximately 250,000 copies in the United States, marking increased American commercial success for Cohen.