Chris Cornell: Chris Cornell (180g) Vinyl 2LP

First ever career-spanning retrospectiveof Seattle icon, Chris Cornell.This eponymous releasehighlightsCornell’s peerless output from all stages of his career, including seminal work with Soundgarden(“Black Hole Sun”),Temple Of The Dog(“Hunger Strike”),Audioslave(“Like A Stone”), as well as solo pieces. The17 track compilation of hits is capped withtwo previously unreleased songs – the recently discovered “When Bad Does Good,” performed, recorded, and mixed by Chris himself, as found in Cornell’s personalaudio archives – and a live cover of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U.” Presented on double 180 gram vinyl, complete with 12-page booklet featuring liner notes byKim Thayil, Matt Cameron, Tom Morello, Mike McCready and Brendan OBrien. Housed in limited edition die cut slipcase showcasingSeattle on the front and the various cities Chris lived in through his life on back.

• 180 gram vinyl pressing
• limited edition die-cut slipcase
• 12-page booklet
• digital download included
• music label: UMe 2018

reviewed by horticulture addict 12/2018