Chris Cornell - Euphoria Morning

Posted on June 28, 2007 by Albert Costill
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September 21, 1999 was the release date for Chris Cornell’s first solo album, Euphoria Morning. A wonderful and beautiful album that had some fans scratching their heads. The music was unlike anything that Soundgarden had ever performed. Despite some songs that were written during the Soundgarden years, such as “Flutter Girl” which was a Superunknown outtake, the album was a venture outside the world of rock. Cornell’s vocals and lyrics are some of his best work. The music covers everything from slightly alternative to piano lounge. Some of the stand out tracks are the single “Can’t Change Me”, the piano driven “When I’m Down”, the acoustic “Euphoria Morning” and “Wave Goodbye” a tribute to Cornell’s friend Jeff Buckley.

Cornell couldn’t do this on his own, he had a lot of help from Alain Johannes and Natasha Shneider (founding members of Eleven). And also drummer Josh Freese (who has played with A LOT of bands including A Perfect Circle, Devo, Nine Inch Nails, Mike Ness, Paul Westerberg and Poe just to name a few).

Making guest appearances on the album were Matt Cameron, Greg Upchurch (who was Cornell’s touring drummer and would later help form Puddle of Mudd and is currently with 3 Doors Down, yeah they both suck but it’s nice useless knowledge), Victor Indrizzo (drummer who played on Scott Weiland’s 12 Bar Blues and has also played with Willie Nelson, Gwen Stefani, Beck and Macy Gray to name a few), William Rieflin (who has filled in as R.E.M.’s touring drummer since the departure of Paul Berry) and finally bassist Jason Falkner (he has jammed with Paul McCartney, Beck, Aimee Mann and Travis).

“Can’t Change Me” video

“Preaching The End Of The World” video

“When I’m Down” live

“Can’t Change Me” French version found on the international versions of Euphoria Morning

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