Released in 2001, Ten New Songs marked Leonard Cohen's return to recording after a nine-year hiatus. The album features introspective lyrics and smooth, minimalist arrangements co-written and produced with Sharon Robinson. Songs like "In My Secret Life" and "Alexandra Leaving" reflect themes of love, spirituality, and aging. Ten New Songs is appreciated for its meditative quality and the warmth of Cohen's deepened voice, offering a mature and contemplative addition to his body of work.