From Loudersound.
The seven unreleased tracks that Chris Cornell recorded in the months prior to his death are to finally see the light of day. The songs, recorded at the late frontman’s home studio in Florida in 2017, have been at the centre of a legal battle between Soundgarden and Cornell’s widow, Vicky Cornell. The news was confirmed in a statement posted on Cornell’s Instagram account.
“Soundgarden and Vicky Cornell, on behalf of the Estate of Chris Cornell, are happy to announce they have reached an amicable out of court resolution,” read the statement. “The reconciliation marks a new partnership between the two parties, which will allow Soundgarden fans around the world to hear the final songs that the band and Chris were working on.
“The two parties are united and coming together to propel, honour and build upon Soundgarden’s incredible legacy as well as Chris’s indelible mark on music history – as one of the greatest songwriters and vocalists of all time.”
The legal battle centred around the status of the seven songs, with Vicky Cornell claiming they were not explicitly written with Soundgarden in mind, and the band countering that much of the material stemmed from group writing and recording sessions as long ago as 2015.
With agreement now reached, the seven songs – Cancer and Stone Age Mind (written by Cornell); Road Less Traveled, Orphans and At Ophians Door (written with drummer Matt Cameron); Ahead Of The Dog (with guitarist Kim Thayil); and Merrmas (with bassist Ben Shepherd) – can now be released.
Last July, Vicky Cornell revealed that her late husband had been planning to record something a little different before his death.
“He was a huge Adele fan,” she told SiriusXM. “And I mean, he just admired her and thought she was just one of those, I mean – I think we can all agree – one of the greatest. And he was completely in awe of her Tiny Desk performance, the entire thing.
“And the next thing he was scheduled to go into the studio to do was cover of the entire Tiny Desk. That’s what he was planning on going in to do next.”
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- Soundgarden - Ultramega OK - 1st - Black Vinyl - Shrink - US - vinyl LP - £75.00, $94.50, €90.75 (New Item) (arrived 01-Dec-2024 18:00)on December 31, 2024 at 12:02 am
SOUNDGARDEN Ultramega OK (Rare 1988 US first press 13-track LP on Black Vinyl ['A RELIGOUS MAN MIGHT THINK WE'RE EVIL...' & 'A RATIONAL MAN MIGHT THINK WE'RE RELIGIOUS...' etched in the run-outs], the debut full length album by the Seattle rock legends. Complete with the illustrated/credits insert, the picture sleeve is still in the open shrinkwrap & the vinyl is Excellent with merely a few faint cosmetic paper scuffs not affecting play. A superb collector's copy! SST201)
- Soundgarden - Ultramega OK - 1st - Black Vinyl - Shrink - US - vinyl LP - £75.00, $94.50, €90.75 (New Item) (arrived 01-Dec-2024 10:57)on December 31, 2024 at 12:02 am
SOUNDGARDEN Ultramega OK (Rare 1988 US first press 13-track LP on Black Vinyl ['A RELIGOUS MAN MIGHT THINK WE'RE EVIL...' & 'A RATIONAL MAN MIGHT THINK WE'RE RELIGIOUS...' etched in the run-outs], the debut full length album by the Seattle rock legends. Complete with the illustrated/credits insert, the picture sleeve is still in the open shrinkwrap & the vinyl is Excellent with merely a few faint cosmetic paper scuffs not affecting play. A superb collector's copy! SST201)
- Soundgarden - Superunknown - Clear vinyl - UK - 2-LP vinyl set - £195.00, $245.70, €235.95 (New Item) (arrived 11-Nov-2024 18:00)on December 31, 2024 at 12:02 am
SOUNDGARDEN Superunknown (Rare 1994 UK limited edition 16-track double LP pressed on Clear Vinyl, features bonus track She Likes Surprises. Housed in a hype-stickered gatefold glossy picture sleeve with lyric inserts. The sleeve displays obvious signs of edgewear, the labels have just a couple of light spindle marks whilst the vinyl shows minimal signs of play. A lovely example of this hard to find 90s vinyl pressing)
- Soundgarden - Superunknown - Clear vinyl - UK - 2-LP vinyl set - £195.00, $245.70, €235.95 (New Item) (arrived 11-Nov-2024 17:52)on December 31, 2024 at 12:02 am
SOUNDGARDEN Superunknown (Rare 1994 UK limited edition 16-track double LP pressed on Clear Vinyl, features bonus track She Likes Surprises. Housed in a hype-stickered gatefold glossy picture sleeve with lyric inserts. The sleeve displays obvious signs of edgewear, the labels have just a couple of light spindle marks whilst the vinyl shows minimal signs of play. A lovely example of this hard to find 90s vinyl pressing)
- Soundgarden - Pretty Noose - Numbered - UK - CD single - Promo - £50.00, $63.00, €60.50 (New Item) (arrived 24-Jul-2024 17:53)on December 31, 2024 at 12:02 am
SOUNDGARDEN Pretty Noose (Rare 1996 UK 1-track 'Limited Edition Club Promo' picture printed CD, housed in a numbered red stickered clear PVC wallet sleeve with a small plugging company sticker attached. This copy has been opened but the sticker remains intact and complete, and the disc playing surface has just a few light suface scuffs. A nice example and the first we have seen in almost twenty years! AMCD31) ***Limited to only 300 copies***
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