Welp, I really enjoy Chris Cornell, and if he's going to cross boundaries and try something new.. why not the beat giant that is Timbaland?

I'm betting it'll probably be a good song.

Chris, put down the crack, find Kim Thayil's number, call him and make amends. Then get back to making some ass kicking music again.

all Soundgarden stuff aside, I dont know what the fark Cornell is thinking because those new Timbaland-produced songs are a whole new level of putrid, pointless garbage (new window)

YOU KNOW MY NAME from CASINO ROYALE kicks all sorts of ass, even
if I generally think all Soundgarden/Chris Cornell songs sound
alike.

HappyHarryHardOn: all Soundgarden stuff aside, I dont know what the fark Cornell is thinking because those new Timbaland-produced songs are a whole new level of putrid, pointless garbage (new window)

....wow

\First time I'd heard that song

Dear Chris,


*cockslap*


Love,

Tresser

Ok, I like Timbaland, and I like Chris Cornell, but putting the two together would be like combining mint ice cream with a bacon double-cheeseburger.

I liked Audioslave a whole lot, and I wish they would get back together. After I watched this video, I can't believe he ever left that group or Soundgarden. That song would be fine with anyone else but him.

Soundgarden > Chris Cornell Solo > Audioslave > Nuts in a Vice > Chris Cornell and Timbaland

WTF? I think I died and went to hell.

Somehow, that shiat song reminds me of Michael Jackson. Cowboys? Sitting on a chair backwards? Knickleback hairdo?

WTF ... now he's at a soul wedding ...

Oh, I get it ... the dude at the bar in each little bit of the video misses his old woman who is dancing with some new dude.

Then he goes up and throws down and steals his girl back?

Then achey break heart guy at the end does some little dance.

I had to watch it all just to see if there was some sort of "just kidding!" at the end.

Irony = singing that biatch ain't a part of me while you get jealous and try to beat up the new bf

That was ... weird and stupid

Surprisingly, Scream is actually a pretty groovy album, and I really enjoyed it. Of course, being an avid Diehard Soundgarden fan, I'm going to say he isn't pushing any musical boundaries or doing anything groundbreaking, though it's a lot better than Carry On.


I say there's nothing in there worth jumping off a building, or lynching Chris Cornell for.

Yeah, I just saw and heard the video that HappyHarryHardOn submitted and I am disappointed that Cornell would sing a music track that is so insipid and bland. Hey, Chris; this is how is done! (new window)

Dialectic: Yeah, I just saw and heard the video that HappyHarryHardOn submitted and I am disappointed that Cornell would sing a music track that is so insipid and bland. Hey, Chris; this is how is done! (new window)

/cheer cheer cheer for Mike Patton

That's how you get creative and make good music

I like the music coming from Cornell's various projects, but that "Part of Me" song and video was crap! I'll still keep an open mind and see how the rest of the album turns out.

NorCalLos: Soundgarden > Chris Cornell Solo > Audioslave > Nuts in a Vice > Chris Cornell and Timbaland

I agree 100% with this

//Euphoria Morning was f*cking awesome...

mcsiegs: NorCalLos: Soundgarden > Chris Cornell Solo > Audioslave > Nuts in a Vice > Chris Cornell and Timbaland

I agree 100% with this

//Euphoria Morning was f*cking awesome...

Seconded. It's a beautiful album start to finish. Wish I could say the same about Carry On :(

No lie - the guy he references in the last paragraph might have been either I or my brother. We were front-row exact center, directly in front of Chris at Sanders theatre in Harvard for his first solo show ever. Most definitely jumped up and hollered after Can't Change Me, but weren't drunk. Chris, on the other hand, should've had a few beers before. HIs two hands clutching the mike were perceptibly shaking, hair in his face, obviously very nervous about this "experiment". It was fun looking a rockstar dead in the eyes and feeling more confident than he was.

Dialectic: Yeah, I just saw and heard the video that HappyHarryHardOn submitted and I am disappointed that Cornell would sing a music track that is so insipid and bland. Hey, Chris; this is how is done! (new window)

I was expecting "Jesus Christ Pose" live , but I see what you did... ( good video btw.) and you made me think of Faith No More taking the cheesy song "easy" and actually making something worthwhile out of it. as opposed to Cornell's fromage fest


/Patton is great at onstage banters: "Wear it, buddy... live a little"

I wasn't a fan; still aren't, although I think he did a good job with the theme to Casino Royale.

the quote in the headline, is he saying that happened recently or back during Audioslave? either way, I don't think any old ladies care about Chris Cornell.

either way, this album sounds awful and I cannot believe the video I watched (whichever one was linked) was from the same dude that gave us Soundgarden. insane. I'm not against new things, if this album had been GOOD, then I'd listen to it, but from what I've heard it's completely terrible

Well...one good thing to say is that this is better then his Carry On album.

Euphoria Morning is still is best solo work

I dunno - I think it worked pretty well when Rob Zombie gave his work over to various DJs and remix types. Maybe not Timbaland remixing but someone else...

/Don't knock it till you've tried it

From recent interviews (including the one on The Hour on CBC), it seems like Chris feels he's made his money, and is quite happy just making whatever random music comes into his head while being a normal family guy.

His recent stuff is "meh" at best IMO, but to see a former grunge icon shed his once destructive lifestyle and just live a happy life is good enough for me.

HappyHarryHardOn: all Soundgarden stuff aside, I dont know what the fark Cornell is thinking because those new Timbaland-produced songs are a whole new level of putrid, pointless garbage (new window)

Pfff. That wasn't bad at all. If anything, I'd like to hear more now.

Too many music listeners get married to a name, and then expect that name to always perform in a certain genre. If you didn't identify that as Chris Cornell of Soundgarden and Audioslave, if you didn't know who he was and had heard this song for the first time, would you be so hard on it? Would you really?

I applaud artists who stretch their personal boundaries. It means they're real artists, not content to just put their laundry list to an expected musical type and mail it in for money. Whether that's becoming more ambitious in their current genre or moving on to new genres, I like to hear such explorations, even if they're not always successful. Cornell already showed he can do it with his Bond song, which kicked ass, so I'm interested to hear him stretch further.

(Not that I'd ever be against a Soundgarden reunion or anything, but also consider that maybe that is spent and long gone. If they were to get back together, there's no guarantee it would even approach vintage SG.)

In the end, Cornell isn't here to please you in particular. If this is what he wants to do and it pleases him, more power to him.

Killer Cars: From recent interviews (including the one on The Hour on CBC), it seems like Chris feels he's made his money, and is quite happy just making whatever random music comes into his head while being a normal family guy.

His recent stuff is "meh" at best IMO, but to see a former grunge icon shed his once destructive lifestyle and just live a happy life is good enough for me.

Looks to me that he's desperately trying to stay hip and relevant in a pathetic effort to make even more money. If he didn't care, he'd be in his glorious Paris basement with a crappy 8track making whatever music came into his head, but instead, he probably paid Timbaland (an overrated one trick pony dumbass) 100,000 dollars per shiatty track that he produced.

karmachameleon: HappyHarryHardOn: all Soundgarden stuff aside, I dont know what the fark Cornell is thinking because those new Timbaland-produced songs are a whole new level of putrid, pointless garbage (new window)

Pfff. That wasn't bad at all. If anything, I'd like to hear more now.

Too many music listeners get married to a name, and then expect that name to always perform in a certain genre. If you didn't identify that as Chris Cornell of Soundgarden and Audioslave, if you didn't know who he was and had heard this song for the first time, would you be so hard on it? Would you really?

I applaud artists who stretch their personal boundaries. It means they're real artists, not content to just put their laundry list to an expected musical type and mail it in for money. Whether that's becoming more ambitious in their current genre or moving on to new genres, I like to hear such explorations, even if they're not always successful. Cornell already showed he can do it with his Bond song, which kicked ass, so I'm interested to hear him stretch further.

(Not that I'd ever be against a Soundgarden reunion or anything, but also consider that maybe that is spent and long gone. If they were to get back together, there's no guarantee it would even approach vintage SG.)

In the end, Cornell isn't here to please you in particular. If this is what he wants to do and it pleases him, more power to him.

This doesn't sound like art. It sounds like by-the-numbers, manufactured pop shiat. Again, you don't hire Timbaland to produce a track unless you want it to sound like whatever's popular at the time with the dance clubbers and top 40 listeners.
Lemme guess, there's probably a Pharell (sp?) produced track on the album too. If not, then he was too expensive.

You know who else wanted to stay hip and relevant?

devilskware: Killer Cars: From recent interviews (including the one on The Hour on CBC), it seems like Chris feels he's made his money, and is quite happy just making whatever random music comes into his head while being a normal family guy.

His recent stuff is "meh" at best IMO, but to see a former grunge icon shed his once destructive lifestyle and just live a happy life is good enough for me.

Looks to me that he's desperately trying to stay hip and relevant in a pathetic effort to make even more money. If he didn't care, he'd be in his glorious Paris basement with a crappy 8track making whatever music came into his head, but instead, he probably paid Timbaland (an overrated one trick pony dumbass) 100,000 dollars per shiatty track that he produced.

I'm pretty sure Cornell would make more money and be more in the "spotlight" if he constantly tried to rekindle the Soundgarden/Temple of the Dog days.

The stuff with Timbaland from what I've heard sucks, I won't argue that with you. And ultimately, since I'm not in his head, I can't for sure say what his motives are...but I don't understand the knee jerk reaction from purists to just shiat on a guy for what is perceived as "an attempt to make a buck". I get paid at my work, and wouldn't do it unless I were. Does that make me an asshole?

HappyHarryHardOn: all Soundgarden stuff aside, I dont know what the fark Cornell is thinking because those new Timbaland-produced songs are a whole new level of putrid, pointless garbage (new window)

That...

I lack words, but feel quite stabby.

It contained dancing cowboys for farks sake!

Soundgarden YES

VH1 junk NO

NorCalLos: Soundgarden > Chris Cornell Solo > Audioslave > Nuts in a Vice > Chris Cornell and Timbaland

This. What a sad waste of the best voice out there.

Fark U: Dr.Knockboots: Welp, I really enjoy Chris Cornell, and if he's going to cross boundaries and try something new.. why not the beat giant that is Timbaland?

I'm betting it'll probably be a good song.

"beat giant" ???

There is no current day "beat giant" in hip hop, pop these days. Its all minimalistic snap-click bullshiat. Big beats were left in the 90's. The lyrics are what's hot now, yo. This is why I don't listen to "new" music. I prefer "good" music with some balls in it. Not some click-a-mouse beats.
/yech

In this industry, in the known music world..known being the important part there. Timbaland is the #1 guy.
You cannot refute this.

So having said that, if he collabs with Chris Cornell.. that's Chris' best pick.
see.. easy. thanks.

Really, People focus on how bad Part Of Me and Watch Out are(and they are pretty bad songs, probably the worst on the album) but then you've got songs like Take Me Alive, Time and Climbing Up The Walls which are freakin' brilliant and contain some of his best lyrics in a while.

This won't be a disappointment like Carry On. I can safely approve of this album and tell you it's safe to listen without Shooting your self in the face.


On a related note, did you know Chris has a brother named Peter whose also in the Music business? Hes in a band called Black Market Radio, it's pretty trippy. Take a listen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbibUqlm9UA

"Scream" is an alright track but the album as a whole is pretty bland and boring. It's just... ok. Cornell's voice is awesome, but it's obscured by all the noise around it.

Killer Cars: devilskware: Killer Cars: From recent interviews (including the one on The Hour on CBC), it seems like Chris feels he's made his money, and is quite happy just making whatever random music comes into his head while being a normal family guy.

His recent stuff is "meh" at best IMO, but to see a former grunge icon shed his once destructive lifestyle and just live a happy life is good enough for me.

Looks to me that he's desperately trying to stay hip and relevant in a pathetic effort to make even more money. If he didn't care, he'd be in his glorious Paris basement with a crappy 8track making whatever music came into his head, but instead, he probably paid Timbaland (an overrated one trick pony dumbass) 100,000 dollars per shiatty track that he produced.

I'm pretty sure Cornell would make more money and be more in the "spotlight" if he constantly tried to rekindle the Soundgarden/Temple of the Dog days.

The stuff with Timbaland from what I've heard sucks, I won't argue that with you. And ultimately, since I'm not in his head, I can't for sure say what his motives are...but I don't understand the knee jerk reaction from purists to just shiat on a guy for what is perceived as "an attempt to make a buck". I get paid at my work, and wouldn't do it unless I were. Does that make me an asshole?

I was responding to the guy who said that he made his money and now he's free to be creative and make "art" without restriction. That video I just watched wasn't exactly John Cage. You are not an asshole for getting paid to work and I am not a purist. I HATE Audioslave and really don't give a crap about Soundgarden, but this stuff is homogenized pop. I cant see a 45 year old Chris Cornell being excited about finally being able to pursue his creative dreams and coming up with generic pop that panders to the teen/club/top 40 market.Can you? It's like when Metallica cut their hair, or when Nelly Furtado went from wholesome pseudo hippy crap to booty club slut music. It's all a calculated business decision.

Oops. That guy = you.

devilskware: karmachameleon: HappyHarryHardOn: all Soundgarden stuff aside, I dont know what the fark Cornell is thinking because those new Timbaland-produced songs are a whole new level of putrid, pointless garbage (new window)

Pfff. That wasn't bad at all. If anything, I'd like to hear more now.

Too many music listeners get married to a name, and then expect that name to always perform in a certain genre. If you didn't identify that as Chris Cornell of Soundgarden and Audioslave, if you didn't know who he was and had heard this song for the first time, would you be so hard on it? Would you really?

I applaud artists who stretch their personal boundaries. It means they're real artists, not content to just put their laundry list to an expected musical type and mail it in for money. Whether that's becoming more ambitious in their current genre or moving on to new genres, I like to hear such explorations, even if they're not always successful. Cornell already showed he can do it with his Bond song, which kicked ass, so I'm interested to hear him stretch further.

(Not that I'd ever be against a Soundgarden reunion or anything, but also consider that maybe that is spent and long gone. If they were to get back together, there's no guarantee it would even approach vintage SG.)

In the end, Cornell isn't here to please you in particular. If this is what he wants to do and it pleases him, more power to him.

This doesn't sound like art. It sounds like by-the-numbers, manufactured pop shiat. Again, you don't hire Timbaland to produce a track unless you want it to sound like whatever's popular at the time with the dance clubbers and top 40 listeners.
Lemme guess, there's probably a Pharell (sp?) produced track on the album too. If not, then he was too expensive.

Well, I'm not saying the new album is any good or not. I've only heard this one track, and truth be told it's not really my style. I'm just saying I don't automatically dis a guy just because he does something completely unexpected. It could be bad, it could be good, it could be awesome. I'll withhold judgment until I hear the whole thing.

karmachameleon: HappyHarryHardOn: all Soundgarden stuff aside, If you didn't identify that as Chris Cornell of Soundgarden and Audioslave, if you didn't know who he was and had heard this song for the first time, would you be so hard on it? Would you really?

.

I actually am giving him a break BECAUSE it is Cornell... I cannot fathom a straight, heterosexual male actually sitting around listening to this vacuous inanity of a song

I'm all for artists branching out, as long as they know what the're doing and are doing it for the right reason. Timbaland did genius stuff with missy elliot, for example. BUt frankly, this vile, putrid piece of radio-ready crap is everything that's wrong with music these days, and it is the most disposable piece of crap ive heard this side of pop music

Out of context quote FTW, subby.

SignificantPie On a related note, did you know Chris has a brother named Peter whose also in the Music business? Hes in a band called Black Market Radio, it's pretty trippy. Take a listen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbibUqlm9UA

I listened to about 5 of their songs. This is very good stuff. It is very similar to Soundgarden, but in the best possible way. Any fan of SG will like this.

Thank you.

i love chris cornell but this entire record is absolute garbage. between this and audioslave i think its safe to say that chris is gone for good.

Greatest rock album of the 90s:



Period.

SynthLord: Greatest rock album of the 90s:

jellyfish-spilt milk would like a word with you, but you make a strong case....

Badmotorfinger was WAY better than Superunknown.

Everything Chris Cornell's done before has been from good to great, and I dig Timbaland's work as well, so I was expecting some great things from the team-up.

But no; it's complete shiat.

All this talk about Soundgarden and Faith No More reminds me of when I saw both of them on tour... supporting VOIVOD!!

/My lawn, get off of it.