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New Music From Leonard Cohen, Lower Dens, Lambchop, And More

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January 17, 20127:03 AM ET

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To celebrate the return of producer and co-host Robin Hilton, this week's All Songs Considered is the first proper episode of all-new music this year. On this episode, three guys who have never had trouble cranking out songs — Leonard Cohen, The Magnetic Fields' Stephin Merritt and Lambchop's Kurt Wagner — unveil cuts from their new albums. Also: a sneak preview from Lower Dens, an under-the-radar band from Baltimore that's also readying a new release.

New Music From Lower Dens, Magnetic Fields, Lambchop, And More

Andrew In Drag

2:12

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The Magnetic Fields

Song: Andrew In Drag
from Love at the Bottom of the Sea

Learn more about this release at Merge Records.

Easy Way Out

1:57

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Gotye

Song: Easy Way Out
from Making Mirrors

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Song: Making Mirrors
Album: Making Mirrors
Artist: Gotye
Label: Republic
Released: 2011

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Heavy Metal

4:27

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White Rabbits

Song: Heavy Metal
from Milk Famous

Learn more about this release at TBD Records.

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Song: Milk Famous
Album: Milk Famous
Artist: White Rabbits
Label: TBD Records
Released: 2012

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Gone Tomorrow

6:57

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Lambchop

Song: Gone Tomorrow
from Mr. M

Learn more about this release at Merge Records.

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Song: Mr. M
Album: Mr. M
Artist: Lambchop
Label: Merge
Released: 2012

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Going Home

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Leonard Cohen

Song: Going Home
from Old Ideas

This is also available for pre-order from i-Tunes.

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Song: Old Ideas
Album: Old Ideas
Artist: Leonard Cohen
Label: Sony
Released: 2012

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Drifting In and Out

3:14

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Porcelain Raft

Song: Drifting In and Out
from Strange Weekend

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Song: Strange Weekend
Album: Strange Weekend
Artist: Porcelain Raft
Label: Secretly Canadian
Released: 2012

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Red

5:01

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Lost In The Trees

Song: Red
from A Church That Fits Our Needs

Learn more about this release at Anti- Records.

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Brains

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Lower Dens

Song: Brains
from Nootropics

Learn more about this release at Lower Dens' website.