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Carry On | 
 enlarge | Artist: Chris Cornell
Label: Interscope Records
Category: Music
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Rating:  129 reviews
Sales Rank: 2796
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.7 x 0.5
MPN: 000874202
UPC: 602517298309
EAN: 6025172983092
ASIN: B000PDZJ08
Release Date: June 5, 2007
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Condition: Brand new, never opened, in stock in our warehouse, and ships right now. Case may have a small crack - still a giftable item.
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| Tracks:
| • | No Such Thing | | • | Poison Eye | | • | Arms Around Your Love | | • | Safe and Sound | | • | She'll Never Be Your Man | | • | Ghosts | | • | Killing Birds | | • | Billie Jean - Chris Cornell, Jackson, Michael | | • | Scar on the Sky | | • | Your Soul Today | | • | Finally Forever | | • | Silence the Voices | | • | Disappearing Act | | • | You Know My Name |
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Amazon.com
Change has been a constant in Chris Cornell's life since Soundgarden split in 1997. Sober and over 40 now, he lives in France with his wife and daughter. His first solo album (1999's Euphoria Morning) was lauded in the press, but disregarded by the public. And his supergroup Audioslave eventually fizzled after a trio of albums. But on Cornell's long-awaited sophomore solo effort, it's obvious something hasn't been altered: the voice, a distinguished instrument still pure and resonant--and authoritative enough to take on Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" and turn it from throbbing dancefloor anthem to portentous ballad. The unforeseen cover is sequenced midway through 14 tracks that have Cornell softening the edges of his music without losing the power of the messenger. No less than a half-dozen songs have hit potential, including "Arms Around Your Love," with its soaring chorus, the R&B-flecked "She'll Never Be Your Man," and "No Such Thing," where restrained verses give way to crunchy-riffed choruses. He uses the bluesy "Safe and Sound" to call for peace, asking "Why can't we pull it together?" Ten years after the breakup of his pioneering band, Chris Cornell has done just that, and it's evident that the change has done him good. --Scott Holter
Album Description
Carry On is the 13th album by two-time Grammy winner, singer-songwriter and voice of a generation, Chris Cornell. Steered by Grammy Award-winning British super- producer Steve Lillywhite (U2, Rolling Stones, Morrissey, Dave Matthews Band), Carry On is a mature and content departure from the acrimonious artist who brought us Soundgarden, Audioslave and Temple of the Dog. The new album's fourteen tracks offer the bluesy and soulful "Safe and Sound," psychedelic "Scar On The Sky," country-flavored "Finally Forever"... paeans to persistence in "Disappearing Act" and a slow-grind cover of Michael Jackson's "Billy Jean" that gives the familiar song a completely new feeling. More personal selections include "Ghost," "Arms Around Your Love" and "She'll Never Be Your Man" and alt-rock experimentations ("Killing Birds" the anthemic "Silence the Voices"). Fans of Soundgarden and Audioslave will appreciate the harder edge of "No Such Thing" and "Poison Eye" and the redemptive "Your Soul Today." Carry On also includes the Top 10 European smash hit "You Know My Name," the main title song for the current James Bond theatrical release, Casino Royale, appearing for the first time on a full-length release. Cornell wrote and recorded the track with long-time James Bond composer David Arnold for the film. With this collection of songs, it is evident that Cornell was inspired by songwriters from Elvis Costello to Tom Waits. Cornell says that his own lyrical approach leans on stream-of-consciousness, "getting out of my own way" to allow themes to naturally arise, whether topical or biographical. "The most exciting thing is to let yourself expose your true, vulnerable feelings, which is what resonates with people most," he explains. As far as his vocal style, he points to such R&B singers as Otis Redding and Aretha Franklin for showing masterfully how emotion can best be conveyed, even in subtle phrasing, also praising Bob Marley's expressive range and Tom Waits' use of his voice as an instrument.
Album Description
UK pressing of the 2007 sophomore solo album from the former vocalist with Soundgarden and Audioslave features two bonus tracks: 'Road We Choose' and 'Today'. The album offers the bluesy and soulful "Safe and Sound," Psychedelic "Scar On The Sky," Country-flavored "Finally Forever"... paeans to persistence in "Disappearing Act" and a slow-grind cover of Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" that gives the familiar song a completely new feeling. More personal selections include "Ghost," "Arms Around Your Love" and "She'll Never Be Your Man" and Alt-Rock experimentations ("Killing Birds" the anthemic "Silence the Voices"). Fans of Soundgarden and Audioslave will appreciate the harder edge of "No Such Thing" and "Poison Eye" and the redemptive "Your Soul Today." 16 tracks total including the singles 'You Know My Name' (from Casino Royale) and 'Arms Around Your Love'. Universal. 2007.
Album Details
2007 Solo Release from the Former Voice of Soundgarden and Audioslave, featuring Three Tracks that Don't Appear on the Us Edition, Including a Live Version of "Thank You".
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| Customer Reviews:
 By far, Chris' worst effort. January 4, 2009
Danny (South Philly)
The Bond tune is pretty good. Otherwise, bleh.
Chris (who I know will never read this) - I've heard some of the tracks from your upcoming album. Dude... what the hell? I know artists have to move on and progress, but what you're doing is regressing. I'll echo what everyone else has been saying for years - GET BACK WITH SOUNDGARDEN. You peaked with those guys. Do it before your voice is completely shot. From the sounds of this album, it's getting there!
 The downfall continues! December 18, 2008
Tom Chase (London)
Chris Cornell has the ability to rip your face off. He also has the ability to gently, and annoyingly, stroke your face. And it's the kind of stroke that occasionally catches your nostril or eyeball, or lingers there way too long. His bizarre inclination towards syrupy balladry has begun to quite annoy me. His voice whines and drags, and the music is all mindless guitar strummery. Way way gone are the kickass days of Badmotorfinger and Superunknown.
So, opener "No Such Thing" is fun and gives a nice energetic, if slightly generic start, but at least he f**king gives it some. "Poison Eye" is oddly appealing with its very rhythmic, off-centre main riff, recalling his heyday songwriting for Soundgarden. Unfortunately after that you have to wait till "You Know My Name" for another worthwhile track. The bulk of this album is very dull and lifeless, and while I can't really slate it, I can nothing it. Turns out there IS such thing as nothing, Chris (har har (you need to listen to the opener to find that hilarious (thanks))).
 Can One Song Carry an Album? September 24, 2008
gobirds2 (New England)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
"You Know My Name" from CASINO ROYALE is an unbelievable song and really blows you away. As for the rest of the album the songs seem rather perfunctory and almost fillers. The main selling point or should I say interest in this Cd was primarily for "You Know My Name." It was omitted from the soundtrack for CASINO ROYALE and thus many Bond fans and others wanted to know why, where and when "You Know My Name" would show up. In an interview I read with Chris Cornell he stated that he would be releasing this song on his own album and did not want it included on the CASINO ROYALE soundtrack. After nearly two years since the release of CASINO ROYALE it almost seems a mute point. CARRY ON as an album just does not seem up to Cornell's previous work with the exception of "You Know My Name" which is an outstanding song. On first hearing it, it is not your typical James Bond song but by the end of the film it really hits its mark.
 The Evolution Of Cornell September 12, 2008
Dave Matthews Fan (Sunnyvale, CA USA)
What makes Chris Cornell a dynamic singer/songwriter, is that he has the uncanny ability to explore every single inch of a song and come at it from every angle. When Cornell is finished with a song, you are left feeling like no one can ever do that song justice...not in a tribute album, not ten years from now.
Carry On is proof positive that Chris Cornell is still one of the best singers of his time. Cornell hasn't lost any of his sagacity over the years, if anything, he comes off as wiser. This album is perfect for a nice long weekend.
New favorite song of all time "Your Soul Today"
Love this one! September 8, 2008
L. J. Walker (Ada, OK United States)
I am such a huge fan of Chris Cornell. I've been listening to him for nearly 15 years now. I've loved soundgarden, temple of the dog, audioslave and his solo projects. Carry On is so incredible and I listen to and enjoy the entire thing. Poison Eye, She'll Never Be Your Man, Scar on the Sky and Your Soul Today are great songs and worth the price of admission. The songs that touch me most deeply, though, are Arms Around Your Love, Ghosts, Finally Forever and Disappearing Act. Any of these can move me to tears on any given day for many different reasons. And Safe and Sound is one of those songs that really should be in a hymnal. It's a call from one soul to another to envision our world as a more beautiful place. This song inspires me to be a better human being and I truly hope that everyone who hears it gets the same feeling. This CD is such a truly amazing gift from a powerful songwriter/musician.
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