Posts tagged "Chris Cornell"
Note for Note: A Guide to the Discography of Chris Cornell (Part Two: Audioslave, Solo Work, and the Triumphant Return)

Note for Note: A Guide to the Discography of Chris Cornell (Part Two: Audioslave, Solo Work, and the Triumphant Return)

In the wake of the triumphant return of Soundgarden, the PopBlerd crew looks back at the career of its most visible member. (1999-2012)

Note for Note: A Guide to the Discography of Chris Cornell (Part One: The Soundgarden Years)

Note for Note: A Guide to the Discography of Chris Cornell (Part One: The Soundgarden Years)

In the wake of the triumphant return of Soundgarden, the PopBlerd crew looks back at the career of its most visible member. (1987-1996)

Spin Cycle: Soundgarden, King Animal

Spin Cycle: Soundgarden, King Animal

After a lengthy break, do rock titans Soundgarden come roaring back with their new album, “King Animal?” Check out our review.

The Singles Bar: Soundgarden, "Been Away For Too Long"

The Singles Bar: Soundgarden, “Been Away For Too Long”

They’re baaaaaack! Check out Soundgarden’s new single!

The Viewfinder: Alain Johannes "Not Of This Earth"

The Viewfinder: Alain Johannes “Not Of This Earth”

Alain Johannes deserves to be in the spotlight after stints in the background with QOTSA, Them Crooked Vultures, and Chris Cornell. His latest single, “Not Of This Earth” is likely to put him there permanently.

The Singles Bar: Soundgarden’s “Live To Rise”

The first thing that everyone needs to realize is that Soundgarden’s first single in over fifteen years, “Live To Rise”, was written specifically for The Avengers. While it’s definitely a Soundgarden song, it’s not necessarily indicative of their upcoming full-length due this fall. That said, I like it. Kim Thayil’s fuzzed out riff at the beginning is awesome, the chorus is catchy as hell, and the breakdown/solo craziness in the middle is pure Soundgarden greatness. It’s a great step forward […]

New Release Report 11/21/11: Super Regal Monday

New Release Report 11/21/11: Super Regal Monday

Rihanna, Nickelback, Daughtry, Mary J. Blige and Michael Jackson…a HUGE week for new releases. Click for the full list.

Hump Day Flashback: “My Wave”

I don’t really watch a lot of late night TV, know what I’m saying? Since Arsenio went off the air in ’94, I don’t feel as though there’s been a late night host that represents me. But I got swept up in all the team CoCo brouhaha and I’ve watched the first two episodes on TBS-both of which have been pretty good (I wish I could say the same for George Lopez, who has good guests but is absolutely horrid […]

A Black Rain’s A Gonna Fall: New(?) Soundgarden

Chris Cornell, in my estimation, has the greatest rock voice of the past twenty years. He’s my version of Robert Plant. I pretty much co-sign anything that dude sings-unless it’s with Timbaland. Their 2009 collaboration “Scream” was one of those albums that you wished never existed (and I wouldn’t be surprised if Chris and Timbo felt the same about the record). You knew that the only thing that would even come close to being able to save face for Chris […]