Chris Cornell (Greatest hits compilation) double LP

Double vinyl LP pressing. 2018 collection that commemorates Chris Cornell’s life and legacy not only as a singer, but as a poet and one of the most prolific writers and greatest voices of the modern rock era. His widow Vicky worked extensively with Chris’ bandmates and friends to compile a collection of material from the late artist’s expansive career, showcasing his contribution to music history with selections culled from the deep catalogs of his three influential bands- Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog and Audioslave- as well as songs from his solo career. She turned to producer Brendan O’Brien, who was a trusted partner to Cornell over the years and Jeff Ament who created the packaging for Chris Cornell. The breadth of all 17 selections on Chris Cornell display the full span of his artistic achievements, from the full-on kick of Soundgarden’s seminal “Black Hole Sun” to the mournful yearning of Temple of the Dog’s “Hunger Strike” to the sensitive depth of Audioslave’s “Like A Stone” to his spot-on solo theme to the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale, “You Know My Name.” This collection also contains a pair of unreleased recordings: a touching cover of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” that was cut live at Sirius XM, and “When Bad Goes Good.”

2019 Grammy Winner — Best Rock Performance “When Bad Does Good”

180-gram self-titled 2LP commemorating Chris Cornell

Features the unreleased tracks “When Bad Does Good,” and “Nothing Compares 2 U” recorded live at Sirius XM!

Limited time album download included

The Chris Cornell Estate presents a self-titled album commemorating the rock icon. The release follows Cornell’s unexpected death in 2017, a loss that reverberated through the music industry far beyond the borders of Seattle. The announcement was paired with the first single from the album Chris Cornell, “When Bad Does Good.”

“Since Chris’ sudden passing I have put all my efforts and energy into sharing his music and legacy with his fans from all over the world,” said the late songwriter’s wife, Vicky Cornell, in a statement. “I felt we needed to create a special collection to represent all of him – the friend, husband and father, the risk taker and innovator, the poet and artist. His soaring vocals found their way into the hearts and souls of so many. His voice was his vision and his words were his peace.”

“When Bad Does Good” was recorded and produced by Cornell, and recovered from his personal archive of recordings for inclusion on Chris Cornell. Instrumentally simple, the track allows his legendary vocals to stay at the forefront for its entirety. It’s one of two previously unreleased songs to be included on the self-titled 2LP and fulfills the album’s aim to highlight his songwriting prowess.

The 2LP comes with a 12-page booklet. The booklet contains unreleased photos, as well as liner notes from bandmates Kim Thayil, Matt Cameron and Tom Morello, among others.

Side A:
1. Loud Love [Soundgarden]
2. Outshined [Soundgarden]
3. Hunger Strike [Temple Of The Dog]
4. Seasons

Side B:
1. Black Hole Sun [Soundgarden]
2. Can’t Change Me
3. Like A Stone [Audioslave]
4. Be Yourself [Audioslave]

Side C:
1. You Know My name
2. Billie Jean
3. Long Gone (Rock Version)
4. Call Me A Dog (Live Acoustic)
5. Been Away Too Long [Soundgarden]

Side D:
1. Nearly Forgot My Broken Heart
2. Nothing Comes 2 U (Live At Sirius XM)*
3. The Promise
4. When Bad Does Good*

*previously unreleased