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Post by yearofmondays on Sept 19, 2015 2:11:27 GMT -5
So...has anyone heard the latest album from Chris Cornell yet? Picked it up this morning, and I've just been casually listening to it throughout the afternoon. So far, it doesn't seem like it's his best work, but it's a massive improvement compared to his last solo outing. What does everyone else think of it so far?
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Post by wellwater on Sept 19, 2015 23:23:09 GMT -5
Half way through listening to it now. I think its consistent so far, more acoustic than his previous work which I prefer. A number of stripped back songs too which is good because some of his past work has been overproduced IMO.
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Post by yearofmondays on Sept 20, 2015 0:27:39 GMT -5
Half way through listening to it now. I think its consistent so far, more acoustic than his previous work which I prefer. A number of stripped back songs too which is good because some of his past work has been overproduced IMO. Not arguing that one at all. Seems like it will be a bit of a grower album. Dare I say it, but I think that there's a slight Euphoria Morning vibe to some of the songs? |
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Post by wheels132 on Sept 20, 2015 15:43:28 GMT -5
I found it to be incredibly average after two listens but a few songs have been growing on me. Definitely a step up from Carry On and Scream, although that's not saying much as both were turds. His voice is stellar on it though, strongest I've heard him since the late 90s
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Post by wellwater on Sept 25, 2015 3:29:32 GMT -5
Half way through listening to it now. I think its consistent so far, more acoustic than his previous work which I prefer. A number of stripped back songs too which is good because some of his past work has been overproduced IMO. Not arguing that one at all. Seems like it will be a bit of a grower album. Dare I say it, but I think that there's a slight Euphoria Morning vibe to some of the songs? Agreed... The song Higher Truth definitely sounds like it's from Euphoria Morning era. I'm liking 'Dead Wishes' Through the Window' and 'Murderer of Blue Skies'. |
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Post by inthefade on Nov 15, 2015 13:33:20 GMT -5
Not sure how anyone could call Carry On a turd. I would agree about Scream though...
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Post by yearofmondays on Nov 15, 2015 18:27:07 GMT -5
Scream is one of the biggest disappointments I have ever heard. And I'm another one who didn't mind Carry On. Some songs on it were actually pretty decent, in my opinion.
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Post by wheels132 on Nov 15, 2015 19:34:23 GMT -5
Higher Truth has grown on me considerably since I last posted. It really is a solid effort by Chris, Through the Window and Misery Chain in particular are beautiful numbers. Only songs I really don't care for are Josephine and Circling.
'Turd' may be a bit harsh for Carry On but definitely appropriate for Scream. Carry On just didn't age well for me, leaves a very boring and generic vibe. There are a few songs that hold up well though, especially live like Scar on the Sky. Disappearing Act, Silence the Voices, and She'll Never Be Your Man seem to stand out as well...
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Post by solitude on Dec 30, 2015 10:41:11 GMT -5
I was lucky enough to catch 3 of Chris's Higher Truth shows. He has never disappointed me live. Hearing him bellow out Hunger Strike perfectly brought tears to my eyes. I was so happy to be able to take my 15 year old, who now loves grunge. We have been singing this song to each other ever since:
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Post by 13977 on Jan 27, 2016 10:16:15 GMT -5
I thought this album was pretty forgettable at first but it's grown on me quite a bit now.
Looking forward to seeing him at Birmingham Symphony Hall in May.
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Post by coma on Jan 27, 2016 16:46:42 GMT -5
I was lucky enough to catch 3 of Chris's Higher Truth shows. He has never disappointed me live. Hearing him bellow out Hunger Strike perfectly brought tears to my eyes. For me, hearing him sing River of Deceit was super haunting. I had no idea he was playing it on that tour and so I was more than surprised. |
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Post by siner on Apr 29, 2016 5:52:03 GMT -5
At the Dublin gig the material from Temple of Dog seemed to get the biggest response rather than any of his solo stuff, it was strange but the "cool" "alternative" nightclubs in Dublin seem to have a soft spot for belting out hunger strike at about midnight just the right time for drunken Sinead to start screaming out the lyrics without any consideration for people with a mile radius of me.
I'm pleasantly surprised with the quality of Higher Truth but after spending my hard earned money on Scream I decided to use that album as a basic of comparison.
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Post by yearofmondays on Apr 29, 2016 9:59:03 GMT -5
Personally, with Scream, I feel that Chris would have been better served using an alias or an pseudonym when releasing that album. It would still be a disappointment, but it would have kept Chris Cornell's name somewhat clean. I think that Mark Lanegan sets the standard as far as incorporating electronic influences into his work. Getting back on track though, I think that Higher Truth definitely has grown on me since it came out.
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Post by siner on Apr 30, 2016 4:59:45 GMT -5
Its a slow grow I'll agree with that, euphoria morning sucked me in straight away and to this day I give it regular listens depending on my mood (nostalgic) I don't know if Higher Truth will end up the same but I definitely am finding more and more to appreciate the more I listen.
In relation to scream, I really think it was some sort of mid life crisis (no joke) combined with some record company idea man convincing him that he could "relate" to the young people, that he had something to contribute to that realm of music and he swallowed it hook, line and sinker. Pity, he took and gamble and it did not pay off.
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Post by yearofmondays on Apr 30, 2016 10:42:31 GMT -5
And as a young person, I prefer Euphoria Morning and Higher Truth to Scream, so there's that.
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Post by 13977 on May 4, 2016 6:53:05 GMT -5
Went to see Chris's gig in Birmingham on Mon, the day after I saw Mark in Leeds, so it was a good bank holiday weekend  Really enjoyed both gigs. The Higher Truth album is definitely a grower but still nothing compared Euphoria Morning, but that album had the Alain Johannes magic on I so wish Chris would re-release Scream as an acoustic album because when he does the songs live you can tell that the songs are good I'm just not a fan of the style they were going for on the album. |
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Post by coma on May 4, 2016 14:43:04 GMT -5
I've never had a complete listen to Scream but I agree that the live songs sound great acoustic. I'm catching him this summer and I'm sure it will be great as always. Too bad he can't get Alain to open.
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Post by skezz on May 4, 2016 17:33:14 GMT -5
Went to see Chris's gig in Birmingham on Mon, the day after I saw Mark in Leeds, so it was a good bank holiday weekend Really enjoyed both gigs. The Higher Truth album is definitely a grower but still nothing compared Euphoria Morning, but that album had the Alain Johannes magic on I so wish Chris would re-release Scream as an acoustic album because when he does the songs live you can tell that the songs are good I'm just not a fan of the style they were going for on the album. Was a fantastic set on Monday. |
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Post by solitude on Jun 22, 2016 12:49:21 GMT -5
I was lucky enough to catch 3 of Chris's Higher Truth shows. He has never disappointed me live. Hearing him bellow out Hunger Strike perfectly brought tears to my eyes. For me, hearing him sing River of Deceit was super haunting. I had no idea he was playing it on that tour and so I was more than surprised. Me too! After my 1st show, I knew to have my tissues ready. I have been hearing Nearly Forgot my Broken Heart in a few bizarre mainstream places, like my surgeon's office. But for the most part, I am shocked how few people know about Chris or even Soundgarden. |
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Really enjoyed both gigs.