Loved the Temple of the Dog but I have to give Soundgarten the edge for their Superunkown album. If you don't have it and you like rock music you are doing yourself a disservice by not having it. The whole album is solid. But I will say that my favorite Soundgarten song is Outshined. It is the ultimate definition of grunge. Great grunge. Grunge that makes you want to make a spear and hunt boar. Manly, raw, primal rock music. Did I paint a picture? I've tried but I just can't get into Audioslave. I think it's just a little too mainstream for my taste. I could see them touring with Godsmack or something like that. They're just not original.
I always thought Sunshower was an amazingly beautiful song.
one foot in the door
the other foot in the gutter
sweet smell that they adore
I think I'd rather smother
-The Replacements-
This band was MINDBLOWING. While some ppl may/will take offense to this next statement: Soundgarden was Led Zeppelin on steroids IMO. When it comes to soprano vocalists, Cornell blows the fuck out of EVERYONE. I mean, a lot of soprano rock vocalists have a pussy tone, but even when Cornell sings high enough to shatter glass, it still has raw power behind it that will make you want to throw bricks at those bad neighbors that piss you off!!! But anways...
1. Superunknown: Cornell's best work in my opinion. Everything, from the songwriting, instrumental work, and vocals are excellently crafted and is far above phenomenal. On this album, the bands overall sound has the texture of an orchestra (which is something that most good rock bands can't even accomplish). "Like Suicide" is my fav. Soundgarden song, and I also love "4th of July," "Head Down," and "Limo Wreck."
2. Badmotorfinger: This is Soundgarden's most raw work. Cornell lashes out his vocal abilities to the max on this album and shows how metal he is!!! Also, the lyrics will bitchslap you in the face and "Mind Riot" will make you bleed internally!!!
3. Temple of the Dog: Of course this album is a masterpiece bc PEARL JAM is on it!!!! But seriously, not only does this album prove that Matt Cameron is a legend and has always in a sense been a part of Pearl Jam, but also shows how passionate Chris Cornell is about life. Many of the songs were dedicted towards Andrew Wood, and this album allowed Cornell to step into new boundries musically IMO.
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My tops..
1. Soundgarden---Fell on Black Days, Black Hole Sun, Blow Up the Outside World
2. Temple of the Dog-- CALL ME A DOG!!!
3. Euphoria Morning --- Follow My Way, Pillow of Your Bones
4. Audioslave --- Getaway Car, Heavens Dead, #1 Zero
5. Other --- SUNSHOWER!
**Thats a pretty amazing resume
EV - 5
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Beyond the Wheel - Ultramega OK (this is a REAL good album btw)
He F~N WAILS ON THAT SONG! the music was not as complex as there later albums but it still freakin rocks
I always thought Sunshower was an amazingly beautiful song.
the other foot in the gutter
sweet smell that they adore
I think I'd rather smother
-The Replacements-
Yeah it doesn't get any better than Cornell incoherent screaming like a banshee. Personally I prefer to hear his lyrics.
the other foot in the gutter
sweet smell that they adore
I think I'd rather smother
-The Replacements-
Errr, Show me How to Live?
1. Superunknown: Cornell's best work in my opinion. Everything, from the songwriting, instrumental work, and vocals are excellently crafted and is far above phenomenal. On this album, the bands overall sound has the texture of an orchestra (which is something that most good rock bands can't even accomplish). "Like Suicide" is my fav. Soundgarden song, and I also love "4th of July," "Head Down," and "Limo Wreck."
2. Badmotorfinger: This is Soundgarden's most raw work. Cornell lashes out his vocal abilities to the max on this album and shows how metal he is!!! Also, the lyrics will bitchslap you in the face and "Mind Riot" will make you bleed internally!!!
3. Temple of the Dog: Of course this album is a masterpiece bc PEARL JAM is on it!!!! But seriously, not only does this album prove that Matt Cameron is a legend and has always in a sense been a part of Pearl Jam, but also shows how passionate Chris Cornell is about life. Many of the songs were dedicted towards Andrew Wood, and this album allowed Cornell to step into new boundries musically IMO.
-Eddie Vedder
6/24/06 Cincinatti, Ohio
6/14/08 Manchester, Tennessee
He's not soprano though o__O
Here's something coming from a professional:
http://www.melissacross.com/mailArchive_detail.php?mailArchiveID=10
Based on my personal research, Chris projects his falsetto two octaves higher than it really is (!!!). Not too many untrained vocalists can do that.
It's all Greek to me.....all I know is the dude has a really cool voice with a lot of power and range. Whatever you call it, it's good.
the other foot in the gutter
sweet smell that they adore
I think I'd rather smother
-The Replacements-