chris cornell - scream

After many delays, Chris Cornell's Scream will finally be hitting stores on Tuesday. I've heard the album. Here's the opening to my review:

Chris Cornell’s Scream is sure to be derided for the wrong reasons. Teaming up with top-flight hip-hop producer Timbaland for the album, the former Soundgarden frontman will undoubtedly be mocked as a sellout who has traded away his soul and comprised his integrity for a slick pop makeover. But the ambitious Scream isn’t a noble misfire because Cornell decided to work with Timbaland – it’s because the collaboration isn’t nearly as rewarding as it should be.

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