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"Can't Change Me" was nominated for the 2000 Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance.
On his solo debut, Chris Cornell teamed with two-thirds of Eleven (Nastasha Shneider and Alain Johannes, who both also co-produced the album) for a record that allowed him to hang up the rock-god mantle in favor of more sensitive and experimental pursuits. Self-admittedly striving for the diversity of the Beatles, Cornell has succeeded in making music that breathes the same kind of emotion with a healthy '90s updating. Songs such as "Follow My Way" and "Can't Change Me" find the former Soundgarden frontman tossing Indian flourishes into the mix while "When I'm Down" is delivered with the kind of elan that says even grunge-gods have soul.
Elsewhere, Cornell dips a toe into the sounds of his youth by including the murky "Mission" and more ethereal "Pillow of Your Dreams," a pair of tracks guaranteed to hearten fans of his former group. The true highlights of EUPHORIA MORNING come when Cornell pushes himself, whether on the sonically rich "Disappearing One" or "Wave Goodbye," a sinewy funk number that doubles as a tribute to the late Jeff Buckley.
Principally recorded at 11AD, Los Angeles, California.
Personnel: Chris Cornell (vocals, guitar, harmonica); Alain Johannes (vocals, guitar, mandolin, Theremin, background vocals); Natasha Shneider (vocals, keyboards, tambourine, timpani, background vocals); Greg Upchurch, Josh Freese, Bill Rieflin (drums, snare drum); Matt Cameron, Victor Indrizzo (snare drum).
Audio Mixers: Chris Cornell; Alain Johannes; Natasha Shneider.
Recording information: 11AD, LA, CA.
Photographers: Olaf Heine; John Heiden; Randee Saint Nicholas.
Arrangers: Chris Cornell; John Heiden; Alain Johannes; Natasha Shneider.
Personnel: Chris Cornell (vocals, guitar, harmonica); Alain Johannes (guitar, mandolin, clarinet, Theremin, bass, tabla, background vocals); Natasha Shneider (piano, organ, keyboards, bass, tympani, tambourine, background vocals); Ric Markmann, Jason Falkner (bass); Greg Upchurch, Josh Freese, Bill Rieflin, Matt Cameron (drums).
Producers: Chris Cornell, Natasha Shneider, Alain Johannes.
Rolling Stone (9/30/99, pp.83-4) - 3.5 stars out of 5 - "...proves you can get sappy while continuing to radiate the kind of heat that wilts daises at fifty paces....if you're looking to be viscerally and intellectually bowled over, this is music that satisfies the need." Entertainment Weekly (9/24/99, p.146) - "...[Cornell] delves back into '60s psychedelic melodies and acoustic dities, to moving effect. Fans will hear much of the punch and yowl they yearn for - only with more refined melodies and Cornell's character finally clarified." - Rating: B+f Q (10/99, p.117) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...[big] on songwriterly grace. Building on a slow rock framework, these 12 songs have much to offer....The bid for adulthood occasionally spells acoustic dirge, but otherwise a good effort." Alternative Press (10/99, p.77) - 3 out of 5 - "...intelligent, introspective music that draws equally from the psychedelic experimentation of the late Beatles and the operatic histronics of Queen, as well as from more contemporary influences as Jeff Buckley and Radiohead..." Mojo (Publisher) (10/99, p.104) - "...Musically downbeat, lyrically full of distance and loneliness, its intricate and often understated songs have a black undercurrent....Bedsit-metal cuts like 'Sweet Euphoria', 'Steel Rain' and 'Flutter Girl' are among my favorites..."
One of the best ever!!! I've had the pleasure of owning this album for many years and I can honestly say this is the best cornell ever. The vocal performances, arrangements, and playing are all out of this world. If you're musically challenged this might not be for you but if you really like music with passion then buy it!!! You won't be disappointed. Submitted by bill.clinton (Hellsinki, Finland) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
OK, not great. This album was a bit disappointing. I expected more Soundgarden/Led Zepplin/Blues rock 'n roll. Instead it was more of a dark, pop rock album. The writing was great it just needed a different producer. I am glad Chris stopped the solo thing and joined Audioslave. Submitted by evenflow1983 (Aylett, VA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Truly phenomenal Chris Cornell has produced some of the greatest music of all time with Soundgarden and Audioslave. This solo album is no different. His soothing melodies capture your mind and soul. His lyrics give you something to think about. There is not a song on this CD you won't like. What else would you expect from Chris Cornell? The man is a musical genius. The best of the best.
It's not the same heavier style of soundgarden; where as it includes more ballods and softer music, but don't let that deter you, it is still an amazing album that you won't be able to turn off. Submitted by J.p. (Edmonton, AB, Canada) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
average. Better than audioslave, nowhere near as good as soundgarden. You just can't come close to the magic sound soundgarden had.
There are a few good tracks on here but it's nothing to write home about at all. Submitted by Steve (New York, America) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
A very moving and touching album One of Chris Cornell's best recordings. It's even better than all the Soundgarden records, I wish he could have done more solo records before Audioslave. This record is one of my favorites, next to the Temple Of The Dog
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One of the best ever!!!
OK, not great.
A very moving and touching album
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