Members Phantasm Posted February 16, 2007 Members Share Posted February 16, 2007 In the "no big surprise" category, Chris Cornell has made it official. I guess the chances of a new RATM CD are growing by the minute? http://www.roadrun.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=67137 CHRIS CORNELL Quits AUDIOSLAVE, Prepares To Release New Solo Album - Feb. 15, 2007 Two-time Grammy winner, singer-songwriter and voice of a generation, Chris Cornell, announced today the release date of his 13th career album, "Carry On", in stores May 1 on Suretone/Interscope. Steered by Grammy Award-winning British super-producer Steve Lillywhite (U2, ROLLING STONES, MORRISSEY, DAVE MATTHEWS BAND), "Carry On" is a mature and content departure from the artist who brought us SOUNDGARDEN, AUDIOSLAVE and TEMPLE OF THE DOG. Additionally Cornell is permanently departing super-group AUDIOSLAVE stating, "Due to irresolvable personality conflicts as well as musical differences, I am permanently leaving the band AUDIOSLAVE. I wish the other three members nothing but the best in all of their future endeavors." The new album's fourteen tracks offer the bluesy and soulful "Safe and Sound", psychedelic "Scar On The Sky", country-flavored "Finally Forever", paeans to persistence in "Disappearing Act" and a slow-grind cover of MICHAEL JACKSON's "Billy Jean" that gives the familiar song a completely new feeling More personal selections include "Ghost", "Arms Around Your Love" and "She'll Never Be Your Man" and alt-rock experimentations "Killing Birds", the anthemic "Silence the Voices"). Fans of SOUNDGARDEN and AUDIOSLAVE will appreciate the harder edge of "No Such Thing" and "Poison Eye" and the redemptive "Your Soul Today". "Carry On" will also include the Top 10 European smash hit "You Know My Name", the main title song for the current James Bond theatrical release, "Casino Royale", appearing for the first time on a full-length release. Cornell wrote and recorded the track with long-time James Bond composer David Arnold for the film. With this collection of songs, it is evident that Cornell was inspired by songwriters from Elvis Costello to Tom Waits. Cornell says that his own lyrical approach leans on stream-of-consciousness, "getting out of my own way," to allow themes to naturally arise, whether topical or biographical. "The most exciting thing is to let yourself expose your true, vulnerable feelings, which is what resonates with people most," he explains. As far as his vocal style, he points to such R&B singers as Otis Redding and Aretha Franklin for showing masterfully how emotion can best be conveyed, even in subtle phrasing, also praising Bob Marley's expressive range and Tom Waits' use of his voice as an instrument. Ranked 12th in MTV's Greatest Voices in Music survey, ahead of such icons as David Bowie, Steven Tyler and Bruce Springsteen, Cornell has been called "the single most dynamic rock and roll force produced by the Grunge Revolution of the early '90s As the frontman for SOUNDGARDEN, he marshaled five studio albums including the groundbreaking "Superunknown", which sold more than three million copies and earned two Grammy Awards. His songwriting continued to develop with the mid-SOUNDGARDEN side-project, critically acclaimed, eponymously-titled release "Temple of the Dog", a collective of PEARL JAM and SOUNDGARDEN members who formed in tribute to late MOTHER LOVE BONE singer Andrew Wood. More recently his tenure as frontman for the rock super-group AUDIOSLAVE, continued his multi-platinum success and produced the hit singles "Like a Stone" and "Cochise" in the millennium. In addition to his work in the music world, Chris Cornell served as the face of the 2006 John Varvatos ad campaign and became a restaurateur with the opening of Black Calavados (BC) in Paris, where he splits his time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members badmotor Posted February 16, 2007 Members Share Posted February 16, 2007 That is news. Dunno if good or bad. Audioslave I wasn't a fan of.... If both artists improve, then yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AntiStuff Posted February 16, 2007 Members Share Posted February 16, 2007 Soundgarden should get back together too. There's not enough guys named Kim playing white Guild S-1s in rock music today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crescent Seven Posted February 16, 2007 Members Share Posted February 16, 2007 I'm not going to cry about this. Hopefully the Rage boys carry on with something a little more aggressive...C7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vestyjr Posted February 16, 2007 Members Share Posted February 16, 2007 Big fan of both. Praying for another RATM album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members badmotor Posted February 16, 2007 Members Share Posted February 16, 2007 Soundgarden should get back together too. There's not enough guys named Kim playing white Guild S-1s in rock music today. +10000000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pbass_groovin Posted February 16, 2007 Members Share Posted February 16, 2007 not surprised. Audioslave made their last album in a hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crescent Seven Posted February 16, 2007 Members Share Posted February 16, 2007 I consider Audioslave the biggest disappointment in rock music in history.C7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ara Ajizian Posted February 16, 2007 Members Share Posted February 16, 2007 Can't say I'm too surprised given that they didn't even tour for the last album, and now the RATM reunion. Oh well, I dig all three of their albums on one level or another, at least we got that out of it. I doubt this will spawn a Soundgarden reunion, as much as I'd like to see that. Kim seems pretty happy laying low, Ben's got his various projects, and Matt Cameron's been steadily employed with Pearl Jam for almost 10 years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members badmotor Posted February 16, 2007 Members Share Posted February 16, 2007 Can't say I'm too surprised given that they didn't even tour for the last album, and now the RATM reunion. Oh well, I dig all three of their albums on one level or another, at least we got that out of it. I doubt this will spawn a Soundgarden reunion, as much as I'd like to see that. Kim seems pretty happy laying low, Ben's got his various projects, and Matt Cameron's been steadily employed with Pearl Jam for almost 10 years now. I hope they don't actually. I don't think I'd like to see Chris straining to sing all those old songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ara Ajizian Posted February 16, 2007 Members Share Posted February 16, 2007 I should also add, since this is the bass forum, that Tim C's playing really went to another level with Audioslave that he just didn't have in RATM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Phantasm Posted February 16, 2007 Author Members Share Posted February 16, 2007 I should also add, since this is the bass forum, that Tim C's playing really went to another level with Audioslave that he just didn't have in RATM. A lot of that can be integrated into RATM. If you listen to some of the Audioslave songs that were obviously not written by Chris Cornell, you can hear RATM lyrics/singing over them. Well, at least I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SpaceGhost Posted February 16, 2007 Members Share Posted February 16, 2007 Not surprised and kinda glad the guys can part and continue making different music. I had enjoyed some of their (Audioslave) material but the riff-rock stuff kinda left me stale since Cornell's music is Soundgarden was far more interesting harmonically. Anti-Stuff, Check out the Boris/Sunn collaboration album "Alter". Kim Thayil contributes to one of the tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AntiStuff Posted February 16, 2007 Members Share Posted February 16, 2007 Anti-Stuff, Check out the Boris/Sunn collaboration album "Alter". Kim Thayil contributes to one of the tracks. I think I might. Kim did the solo on 'Naked and Famous' on the Presidents of the United States first album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JrB Posted February 16, 2007 Members Share Posted February 16, 2007 I consider Audioslave the biggest disappointment in rock music in history.C7 I'd say Velvet Revolver is a bigger disapointment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mogwix Posted February 16, 2007 Members Share Posted February 16, 2007 I'm a big fan of Audioslave so I am kind of sad to see them break up. I don't know really, I think my excitement of a possibility of a new RATM album is just as profound as my sadness regarding the break-up of Audioslave. So once again... the singer leaves due to "personality conflicts and creative differences"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Funkee1 Posted February 16, 2007 Members Share Posted February 16, 2007 I'm a big fan of Audioslave so I am kind of sad to see them break up. I don't know really, I think my excitement of a possibility of a new RATM album is just as profound as my sadness regarding the break-up of Audioslave. So once again... the singer leaves due to "personality conflicts and creative differences"... Boy Tom Morello must really be an asshole. Vrad and Tim seem to be cool, so the conflict has to be with Tom. I was a fan too, but truly the band needed Chris more than Chris needs the band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Apendecto Posted February 16, 2007 Members Share Posted February 16, 2007 I always wondered how Chris could stand Morello's stupid over the top solos. I pictured him gritting his teeth as Tom thought he was doing something really cool. Audioslave blew. Yo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Apendecto Posted February 16, 2007 Members Share Posted February 16, 2007 Boy Tom Morello must really be an asshole. Vrad and Tim seem to be cool, so the conflict has to be with Tom.I was a fan too, but truly the band needed Chris more than Chris needs the band. I'd put money on it being a Tom VS Chris. I always thought Morello was an asshole, or maybe it was just his stupid solos....hmm. Yo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mogwix Posted February 16, 2007 Members Share Posted February 16, 2007 I'd put money on it being a Tom VS Chris. I always thought Morello was an asshole, or maybe it was just his stupid solos....hmm.Yo. He never struck me as an asshole, really. Dude I know that has met him a few times says he was always a nice dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SpaceGhost Posted February 16, 2007 Members Share Posted February 16, 2007 He never struck me as an asshole, really. Dude I know that has met him a few times says he was always a nice dude. Yea man, I spoke to him when Audioslave played lollapalooza, he was a really nice guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Redsand187 Posted February 16, 2007 Members Share Posted February 16, 2007 I think Chris is the one that is really hard to work with, musically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bassopotamus Posted February 16, 2007 Members Share Posted February 16, 2007 I consider Audioslave the biggest disappointment in rock music in history.C7 +1. I thought it would be the best band ever, and I can't listen to three minutes of their crappy music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zeromus-X Posted February 16, 2007 Members Share Posted February 16, 2007 I'd say Velvet Revolver is a bigger disapointment Can't it be both? Really, people, even though you might have thought it was kinda cool, how many of you said "What the {censored}?" when you first heard that Chris Cornell would be the new singer for the Rage guys? Because I'm willing to bet you all did... or at least thought it really hard. Huge letdown when it comes to both of those bands, IMO. Everybody from both of those two "supergroups" came from a very different musical background, and those backgrounds were usually pretty goddamn impressive (even though I'm really not a Rage fan, either). If both of them were to go away, and take Metallica in with the vortex as they dissolved, I wouldn't lose a minute of sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Apendecto Posted February 16, 2007 Members Share Posted February 16, 2007 If both of them were to go away, and take Metallica in with the vortex as they dissolved, I wouldn't lose a minute of sleep. I'd probably gain a minute of sleep somehow. Yo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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