Chris Cornell New Album officially makes him a sell out

Benzor

From the moment I heard the chorus "No that bitch aint a part of me" what little expectations I had for this album went out the window. The last 30 seconds of 'Long Gone' is the highlight of the album, but unfortunately you have to listen to 4:45 seconds of bullshit to get to it. 'Scream' is the only decent track on the album and the only one that I would willingly listen to ever again. Every other song ranges from bad (Enemy-which I might add is one of the more listenable songs) to horrible (Watch Out) to abysmal (Part Of Me).

JimNastics

My last post on Chris Cornell for a while I hope. I've decided to let this whole Scream fiasco fade away for me, the utter disappointment I've felt over it has had me riled for quite a few months now, and it's just not worth carrying it on or caring any longer. Obviously I'm not buying the album, and I don't care for hearing any of the songs again any time soon. Chris Cornell has provided a massive part of the soundtrack of my life for the last 15 years, and I'll always love the guy for the incredible music he's given me. I hope one day in the future he releases some new material that I can connect with again. I guess it's time to wave goodbye for now.

With my PJ Ten Super Deluxe arriving today, spring is in the air and rumours of a tour abound, and an album in the Autumn. I'm switching into 100% Pearl Jam mode. God, it feels like early early 2006 all over again... remember that feeling?!?!

redrock

JimNastics wrote:

God, it feels like early early 2006 all over again... remember that feeling?!?!

And what a feeling that is!!!!

dharma69

JimNastics wrote:

My last post on Chris Cornell for a while I hope. I've decided to let this whole Scream fiasco fade away for me, the utter disappointment I've felt over it has had me riled for quite a few months now, and it's just not worth carrying it on or caring any longer. Obviously I'm not buying the album, and I don't care for hearing any of the songs again any time soon. Chris Cornell has provided a massive part of the soundtrack of my life for the last 15 years, and I'll always love the guy for the incredible music he's given me. I hope one day in the future he releases some new material that I can connect with again. I guess it's time to wave goodbye for now.

With my PJ Ten Super Deluxe arriving today, spring is in the air and rumours of a tour abound, and an album in the Autumn. I'm switching into 100% Pearl Jam mode. God, it feels like early early 2006 all over again... remember that feeling?!?!

That was....beautiful .

PearlyOceans

I haven't heard the album yet, so I can't say whether it makes him a "sellout" or not . What does make me feel a little uncomfortable is him displaying his personal life all over the internet. If you look at his Twitter-page (or his wife's page) you can find all kinds of family pictures. It doesn't feel right, like he's not the guy he used to be once. I know a lot of women would love to see Chris in a bathrobe, but somehow the magic/mystery is gone.
Making a shitty album is forgivable, we all make mistakes. But having your face (and your family) all over the internet......to me that makes someone a sellout.

Yes I have to admit I couldn't resist it, I read everything on Twitter :roll:

Music For Rhinos

his new album doesn't "officially" make him anything...

icemanap

I saw him live at the Scala in London. I am a big fan of Soundgarden and Audioslave, and really liked some of his solo stuff. At that show, he was late onstage because of filming a TV show and then technical problems but it was an excellent performance. He went all through the album without a break before playing some solo and Soundgarden stuff, was a top notch performance. I liked what I heard though. I have only heard a few songs from the album. And to be honest they sounded better live than the elaborately produced tracks.

mauichick

icemanap wrote:

I saw him live at the Scala in London. I am a big fan of Soundgarden and Audioslave, and really liked some of his solo stuff. At that show, he was late onstage because of filming a TV show and then technical problems but it was an excellent performance. He went all through the album without a break before playing some solo and Soundgarden stuff, was a top notch performance. I liked what I heard though. I have only heard a few songs from the album. And to be honest they sounded better live than the elaborately produced tracks.

Agreed 100%, whether you dig Scream or not, Live he's pretty unbelievable, i'm still in awe that at one show he made a point to come over and took my hand before leaving the stage and at another played my request which no artist had ever done
He's so into the fans at his gigs, maybe as a way to get back in their favor after such a left turn, but for whatever reason its an absolute joy to see and hear

SOLAT319

I wonder if female fans would still be saying the same thing if he was a balding fat short guy with the same voice. Just curious....

hostis

its rubbish. thats all. just rubbish

Music For Rhinos

SOLAT319 wrote:

I wonder if female fans would still be saying the same thing if he was a balding fat short guy with the same voice. Just curious....

oh yeah man. they'd love him even more.

hostis wrote:

its rubbish. thats all. just rubbish

is that what it is? well, thanks for clearing that up.

prytocorduroy

The music video for Part of Me or whatever it's called is really embarassing to watch. Not that he working with Timbaland makes him a sell out in my book, but the music speaks for itself.

mauichick

SOLAT319 wrote:

I wonder if female fans would still be saying the same thing if he was a balding fat short guy with the same voice. Just curious....

Well this female fan sure would, hello have you heard him sing? I'm a fan of his music, the fact that's he's hot as well is just a sweet bonus (and i've seen plenty of guys crush all over him and EV at shows, much more then the females and be much more aggressive about it, so enough with the stereotyping) I always liked Jared Leto on MySoCalled Life and was pretty stoked when he finally got into music. Then I saw him perform. Looks account for nothing once the music starts if you're not going to bring it. Chris ALWAYS brings it.

There's alot of misconceptions lately about him live and if you're staying away because you think he's turned into Justin Timberlake, pretty far from it. HE ROCKS OUT, as he did with SG and Audioslave only now his voice is more prominent and not competing with Morello's guitar

koda74

The first and only time I saw the video- part of me- I thought "What the hell is he doing?". I didn't buy the album and I doubt I will (the video and song really did turn me off) but I've been a fan since 92' and I'm always gonna be a fan. Even tho I don't care for the direction he's taken with this record I can't help but still be a fan in some way and care about whatever kind of music he makes.