We in the colonies tend toward eccentric uses of language. I cannot answer whether it be “tired” or “tried” that the writer intended – still, I’ve taken it be be tired, as in the world-weary tag that is sometimes attached to Leonard Cohen’s music. Though the world is coming to know the joyful Lenny, his music, to some ears, still lacks the bounce of most top-of-the-popsters.

I can explain the + – for I penned that – and it refers to the fact that Mr. Cohen is more than a poet and songwriter, but, in the context of this item, it’s not his role as novelist+ which be germane.

And, indeed, Eyeless in Gaza posted of the MOJO tribute album, but, since then, the actual running order of the tracks has become known. One track was dropped and two new added – so, you now show the songs that will be heard together in just a few weeks time – unless ye be walking the plank before then…