Chris Cornell

Chris back where he belongs....

After hearing the recording of Chris and the boys back together, I realized, (not that I ever doubted) that Chris certainly BELONGS with Soundgarden. Audioslave was ok for a while, the solo stuff was an adventure or whatever you want to call it(Scream was a circus) But he belongs belting out those Soundgarden songs, no doubt.

Think what you want about the last 13 years...but in my humble opinion, he will ALWAYS be the lead singer of Soundgarden. Can we please forget that he released Scream, I mean listening to him sing Beyond the Wheel the other night and those classics, then remembering he also put out that album with Timabland , just doesnt go together.

Chris welcome back....YOU'VE BEEN MISSED!!

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I love the idea of seeing Chris at Lolla this year, but I would rather see him at the Roxy on May 2. Seriously, in a place and venue where the beauty of his voice is showcased to it's full advantage.
Listening to the boots of the reunion, and don't get me wrong, I would have committed a felony to be there, I thought Chris sounded a bit drowned out. The voice itself was superb, but it was masked by the intensity of the music itself.
Chris, you are always where you belong.

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SG was the first thing Chris did and that makes it special to a lot of folk (and probably to him) - but it's not the only thing in the world and I don't see why we have to make rules about it or "forget" anything he's done just because he's doing stuff with the band again.

Everyone likes different things and musicians need to stretch out. Matt does PJ as well as SG plus his various side projects so there's no reason Chris can't do the same. I hope he carries on doing different things, like the studio collaborations he's been doing, or the solo shows, or one-off songs like the one he did for Rory or even another solo album. The three he's done so far have all been different from each other. SG is great but it's not the whole picture.

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It's thrilling to see Chris back with his early roots. But my preference is till to see him solo and in a small intimate setting. And, I'll always try for the rail. The interaction up front with Chris & his back up band these last few years was awesome. Tried listening from further back during his 07/07 Chicago show, but it was like watching it on TV.

I'm with Jill, Chris has GOT to bring that acoustic show out of Cali. And the first stop or two needs to be St. Louis and Chicago. Okay, throw Indianapolis in there too.

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I am so happy Soundgarden is back. I don't mind for Chris to play a solo accoustic show here and there but I hope the band does tour and it become Chris's main project now.

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his whole career has been right on point in my opinion sure i want new soundgarden recordings and a chance to see them live again,but i also want another collab w timberland so im just gonna love whatever it is he brings to the table!!!soundgarden is one of the best bands ever but open your minds people and you might get some enjoyment outta life

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Here is a blog piece that also believes whatever Chris is doing and wherever he is, is where he belongs.

http://vandalaconcepts.blogspot.com/2010/04/modern-chameleon-analysis-of-chris.html#

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stormingheaven wrote:
SG was the first thing Chris did and that makes it special to a lot of folk (and probably to him) - but it's not the only thing in the world and I don't see why we have to make rules about it or "forget" anything he's done just because he's doing stuff with the band again.

Everyone likes different things and musicians need to stretch out. Matt does PJ as well as SG plus his various side projects so there's no reason Chris can't do the same. I hope he carries on doing different things, like the studio collaborations he's been doing, or the solo shows, or one-off songs like the one he did for Rory or even another solo album. The three he's done so far have all been different from each other. SG is great but it's not the whole picture.

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Ya, know, you can still be a Cornell fan and not like some stuff he does. My post was not in any way a means of insulting or downplaying what he's done. I am just saying(and I am entitled to my own opinion) When you listen to him belting out these SG songs, and even going back to SG albums as opposed to Scream or his other stuff, he was Soundgarden's lead singer and an amazing vocalist during that time, and hearing him sing those songs again, its what his voice was made for.
I happen to think Carry On and Scream were not representative of him, again, my opinion. But some people on the board seem to act like having these sorts of opinions are "not allowed". And the tone is "how dare you speak badly of anything Chris has done". When I happen to think, listening to Superunknown and D.O.T.U over the last few weeks, he was made to sing that stuff.
Scream is a terrible album, and no one can convince me otherwise.

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Rbangs30 wrote:
I happen to think Carry On and Scream were not representative of him, again, my opinion. But some people on the board seem to act like having these sorts of opinions are "not allowed". And the tone is "how dare you speak badly of anything Chris has done". When I happen to think, listening to Superunknown and D.O.T.U over the last few weeks, he was made to sing that stuff.
Scream is a terrible album, and no one can convince me otherwise.

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Rbangs30 wrote:
Ya, know, you can still be a Cornell fan and not like some stuff he does. My post was not in any way a means of insulting or downplaying what he's done. I am just saying(and I am entitled to my own opinion) When you listen to him belting out these SG songs, and even going back to SG albums as opposed to Scream or his other stuff, he was Soundgarden's lead singer and an amazing vocalist during that time, and hearing him sing those songs again, its what his voice was made for.
I happen to think Carry On and Scream were not representative of him, again, my opinion. But some people on the board seem to act like having these sorts of opinions are "not allowed". And the tone is "how dare you speak badly of anything Chris has done". When I happen to think, listening to Superunknown and D.O.T.U over the last few weeks, he was made to sing that stuff.
Scream is a terrible album, and no one can convince me otherwise.

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Rbangs30, I do not think that anyone is saying that you cannot have an opinion about Chris Cornell's music, but he has done music besides Soundgarden. There are fans on this site who like his solo work and Audioslave. Your exact words were "Can we please forget that he released Scream". There are fans including myself who really liked Scream and his other solo albums. It is quite alright if you did not like Scream but it also sounds as if you are saying that we are wrong for listening to his other music besides Soundgarden.;)

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Where do we all belong?
There is much to be said about throwing the proverbial rock into the soup.
I will say though...don't judge. Never judge. Cuz it's not just Murphy that'll burn ya. His wife is much more frightening.

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Universalear wrote:
Where do we all belong?
There is much to be said about throwing the proverbial rock into the soup.
I will say though...don't judge. Never judge. Cuz it's not just Murphy that'll burn ya. His wife is much more frightening.

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I cannot attend Lollapalooza this year for several reasons. Anyway, I would love to see or hear bootlegs of the entire Soundgarden set. I recently bought a reissued Soundgarden <i>Louder Than Love</i> album cover T-shirt at the mall. I have been looking for that shirt for 20 years! I would love to see all of the Soundgarden albums reissued and remastered. <i>Ultramega O.K.</i> especially needs to be remixed and remastered because the original mix on that album sounds horrible. <i>Louder Than Live</i> needs to be reissued as a CD/DVD package. <i>Motorvision</i> needs to be reissued on DVD. We have yet to see the B-sides collection and/or the boxed set released. What is the hold up after all these 13 years? Fans popular demands speaks Louder Than Love!

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Funny, I had this vision of Chris fronting Alice in Chains! I may have posted this before. I don't quite remember. I don't know why!! I know Layne was the voice of Alice and I suppose its understandable that many people believe that he cannot be replaced.

In another post I did suggest that a singer, especially a deceased one is very difficult to replace. In an established and well-known band I suppose it's even harder. However, I do believe it can work if the circumstances are right.

But Chris, being one of the most important factors of the grunge movement. He obviously is one of the pioneers and originators along side Layne, Eddie, and Kurt, as well. I really do believe it would be very interesting and quite awesome to have him as front-man to AIC!!! I haven't had a chance to listen to the new AIC record with Duvall so I can't comment on it as of yet.

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I think Chris is at a level in his career where he is above replacing anyone. Chris is the kind of talent that new bands form to be with. Many people want him to sing for Led Zep, too but he's Chris Cornell!! Not a Plant replacement, not a Layne replacement. That would be a step backwards IMO

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Chris belongs where ever he wants to be. Just as LONG as he keeps making music. Can you imagine the time when he stops recording and touring? Yikes!!!!!

So I say, enjoy whatever musical creation CC puts out! There will be a time when it's no more.

I'm really NOT trying to be pessimistic. Just trying to point out the positive that he's making music. Love it. Hate it. But at least it IS!!!!

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i think that he belongs to Soundgarden too, i'm a SG fan, and i'm happy as hell that they are back together WOO HOO!!=) but what he did after SG broke up was so good, and that happens when an Artist is so fucking GREAT.
P.S. I love SCREAM!! (The third in my list of his solo career but it's a Great album)

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I love SG and am happy he is having fun. However, I am JONESING for new CC material-solo, SG, whatever.
I need a CC album!

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I think CC and SG are in ideal situation for all of them right now. They seem to all be rather free spirits.<br />Now they can come together as SG when time is right - and in between they can continue with their individual endeavors. Ben's about to release solo album? Kim doesn't have to be too far from his couch lol - I'm sure he's as busy, musically, as he chooses to be.<br /><br />And SG has proved beyond shadow of doubt that they've still "got it" as a band with their reunion shows - how bad can that be : )