Higher Truth

This is an amazing CD that first grabbed our attention with the remarkable "Nearly Forgot My Broken Heart". Unlike this lushly produced pop song, however, many of the remaining tracks are acoustic and much more intimate, focusing on acoustic guitar and Chris' wonderful voice. This isn't a criticism of course and any fan of Cornell will want to add this disc to their collection! Now, this has no bearing on my 5-star rating of the music, but I think there is a problem with the pressing of this CD. My first one had digital distortion and noise, particularly on the track "Misery Chain", to an extent that it was unplayable. I exchanged the CD for another copy - and the replacement copy had the same issue! Thankfully, the album is available to stream via Amazon Prime. R.I.P. Chris

Excellent album by the late Chris Cornell. His heart and soul was poured into these songs. "Through the Window" and "Wrong Side" are p'rly my 2 favorites but the entire thing is awesome.

Fabulous album. Great recording.

Chris Cornell's newest solo album comes at a time when the music created by many of his peers seem to induce yawns and a familiar sense of been there, done that. I have been a longtime fan of his since the very beginning. I love all of his projects, including Temple Of The Dog, Soundgarden and Audioslave, going all the way back to the beginning. I'm a 33 year old male and the best way I can describe this beautiful piece of work is to say that it is a breath of fresh air, and not only NEEDED in a somewhat stale musical landscape as far as rock is concerned, but also the absolute best thing Chris could have done at this time. I'm in love with this album. There isn't a single track I don't like. Even on first listen, I was completely enthralled. As usual, his lyrics, sense of melody and haunting voice shine here. Make no mistake, those expecting it to be anything like his former projects may be slightly disappointed. However, if like me, you can appreciate the artist for his artistry and you allow yourself to change with him and recognize where said artist currently IS in their life then this album will make complete sense to you in every way. It is a beautiful and mature album full of catchy songs helmed by one of the greatest voices of the past several decades. If you even almost like Chris Cornell then do yourself a favor and check this out. If you're disappointed then quite frankly you just don't understand good music. 5 stars all the way! And just as a side note, make sure to get the deluxe version!!!! The extra tracks in my opinion are some of the standout tunes on the album.

Revised review. I originally gave this album 3.5 stars, but upon further listening, I'd bump it up to four stars. The album has grown on me and took a few listens to fully appreciate. I still think it may be a tad overly long, but it's still superb. Chris Cornell, one of rock's greatest singers from the past 25 years, has had a hit-or-miss solo career. While he has released a number of classic albums with Soundgarden, and a few very good ones with Audioslave, his solo work is a little spotty. His debut, 'Euphoria Morning' (later released as 'Euphoria Mourning') (1999), was fantastic. More laid back and relaxed than his work with Soundgarden (or later Audioslave), it was clear that Cornell's solo work was going to sound a lot different than what his fans were used to. Going back to the haunting "Seasons" from the 'Singles' soundtrack, Chris' solo music generally avoids hard-rock terrain, going for a stripped down, mellower sound, with maybe slightly more reflective lyrics. 'Euphoria Morning/Mourning' is probably the most overlooked album in Chris' long, impressive resume and the best of his four solo albums. After three albums with Audioslave, the supergroup made up of RATM alumni, came Chris' second album "Carry On" (2007). The album boasted one great song, "You Know My Name," from the James Bond film "Casino Royale." Other than that one terrific song, 'Carry On' was rather forgettable. It's not that the album was horrible, it's just that it was a rather bland, pedestrian affair. Two years later Cornell returned with the Timbaland produced "Scream," maybe the most critically lambasted album since "Van Halen 3." While I personally like "Scream" and find it to be a bizarre, interesting album, I hope he never makes another one like it again. After returning to Soundgarden and hard-rock with the excellent "King Animal" (2012), Chris is back for his fourth solo album, the Brendan O'Brian produced "Higher Truth." "Higher Truth" sounds like a cross between the laid-back but intense "Seasons" and 'Euphoria Morning/Mourning.' "Nearly Forgot my Broken Heart" is easily the best, most memorable song on the album. The rest of the album is a collection of relaxed, melon collie, tightly written confessionals about interpersonal relationships . "Higher Truth" shows a middle-aged, contemplative Chris Cornell, at ease. The album reminds me a little bit of Paul McCartney's self-titled debut (1970). Both albums are organic, with its creator playing everything or most everything himself (O'Brian and others did contribute to this album) with neither artist overthinking anything. While the album starts to sound a little monotonous about two-thirds through, and maybe the four bonus songs should have been left off for a leaner album, it is never-the-less a relaxed, enjoyable album that would be appreciated most on a lazy Sunday morning or while taking a walk on a sunny Fall day. While "Higher Truth" isn't the best album Chris ever released, it should be of interest to his fans, especially those who enjoy his quieter side.

Chris Cornell has such a big heart which this album proofs exeptionally and marks a higlight in his long and remarkebel career I have followed Chris Cornell since 1995 and Soundgardens "Superunknown" and was drawn to the bands dark and heavy yet eastern inspired grunge sound. That obviously let me to Chris cornell and later his solo career, which first was dark and different with no broader appeal and surely also must have left many Soundgarden fans dissapointet. However as he later on formed the group Audioslave with former members of Rage Against the Machine and especially Tom Morello wicked and cool guitar play, he and the band set for a more positiv and optimistical direction marked with the 2. album from the band "out of exile" and completed with the outstanding third and last album "Revelations". Higher Truth is an album with both a warm and aucustic sound that suits Chris Cornells voice which is both crystal clear and strong and leaves you with a feeling of being in a place you dont ever wanna leave again. His voice simply sounds like returning home. No wonder he is both a loving husband and father. For me the highlights of the album is the opening song "Nearly forgot my broken heart", "Only these words" and not least "Higher truth", which I vitnessed live as Chris Cornell played his 3. and sold out concert in Copenhagen, that for me personally was yet another higlight in my 20

2 generations of my family are crazy about Cornell; one of us is a Led Zeppelin fan the other difinitely a Neil Young nut. Ionically, both have influenced Cornell as he said in an interview. He is amazing and we are going to see him at live at the end of this month. I had to get on a waiting list to get it but Amazon apparently received a shipment and then I received it immediately. I knew I could trust Amaon because they always take care of everything for customers, always letting you what is going on. Living in an isolated, small town, I know I can count on Amazon to provide purchases I cannot possibly get here so I knew I would get to enjoy this very special CD in plenty of time to be able to familiarize both of us with all the new songs and all of the redone old songs recorded for acoustic guitar and this concert tour. Thank you, Amazon!

3 excellent tunes Nearly forgot my broken 💔 Through the window Bend in the road