Music review: Chris Cornell, 'Scream'

By Brieun Scott

Thursday, March 26, 2009

After 20 years, Chris Cornell continues to leave his everlasting presence of talent and individuality in the music world. In his latest album, Scream, Cornell offers energetic beats and grungy vocals that make fans move. His collaboration with mega-producer Timbaland gives Scream the edge and variety that is necessary to keep fans dancing. This album demonstrates why the multi-Grammy winner is still ahead of the game.

Cornell gets in deep when he breaks the line between hip hop and rock, combining the two genres into his own unique sound. Though his redefined tunes are not what fans are used to, the new sound is fresh and vigorous.

The album kicks off with retro sounds in “Part of Me,” which later picks up and gives a lively tune that brings fans to the dance floor. In “Scream,” “Get Up” and “Watch Out,” fans experience the upbeat tempo and diversified sounds rock, hip-hop and techno sounds.

Some songs are chorus-heavy in ballads such as “Never Far Away” and “Sweet Revenge.” But the eclectic beats make the lack of lyrics bearable.

Scream is an album that fans would enjoy because of Cornell’s ability to mix tunes and blend genres. This is one album worth listening to.

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