Chris Cornell’s Estate Shock-Releases Covers Album

Taylor Swift’s new album isn’t the only surprise release of the 7 days: Chris Cornell’s estate has dropped a comprehensive album of addresses performed by the late Soundgarden frontman called “No A single Sings Like You Anymore,” which the announcement describes as Cornell’s “handpicked collection of 10 deal with tunes, which he individually selected and sequenced to celebrate artists and songs that inspired him.”

Recorded in 2016, the collection, which is his past thoroughly done studio album, functions songs by a diverse collection of artists, spanning numerous a long time. They involve John Lennon’s “Watching The Wheels,” Ghostland Observatory’s “Sad Unfortunate Town,” Harry Nilsson’s “Jump Into The Fire,” Carl Hall’s “You Never Know Practically nothing About Really like,” Electric Light-weight Orchestra’s “Showdown,” Terry Reid’s “To Be Treated Rite”, Lorraine Ellison’s “Stay With Me Baby” (originally released for HBO’s exhibit Vinyl), “Get It Though You Can,” popularized by Janis Joplin, and a new studio recording of “Nothing Compares 2 U,” penned by Prince.

The renditions change in between trustworthy-to-the-authentic (these types of as “Jump Into the Fireplace,” aside from a sweeping new bridge) and greatly distinct (a beatbox and synthesizer-inflected take on the Lennon music the opening “Get It Whilst You Can”). The album closes on a bittersweet take note with Ellison’s “Stay With Me Little one,” which was a signature track for Bette Midler’s tragic rock-star character in the 1979 film “The Rose.”

Cornell’s protect of Guns N’ Roses “Patience,” which was produced on his birthday this yr, is also incorporated on the album.

All devices on “No A single Sings Like You Anymore” ended up performed by Chris Cornell and Brendan O’Brien, who also created and combined the album.

The album’s launch was teased with a social media post on Wednesday.

No A person Sings Like You Any longer pic.twitter.com/SC9WTrea3o

— Chris Cornell (@chriscornell) December 10, 2020

“This album is so unique due to the fact it is a full function of artwork that Chris made from begin to end,” suggests Cornell’s widow, Vicky. “His option of addresses supplies a private look into his preferred artists and the songs that touched him. He couldn’t wait around to launch it. This minute is bittersweet for the reason that he should be here doing it himself, but it is with the two heartache and pleasure that we share this exclusive album.

“All of us could use his voice to aid heal and carry us this calendar year, specially throughout the holiday break year,” she continued. “I am so proud of him and this breathtaking record, which to me illustrates why he will normally be beloved, honored, and just one the best voices of our time.”

Cornell’s daughter Toni added, “When my dad was producing this album, it was so fun – I keep in mind waking up in the morning, owning breakfast with him and going with him into the studio. We would consider our piano classes there, and Christopher would enjoy video video games with Brendan and my dad. We obtained to practical experience so much with him and have so numerous incredible recollections. I’m truly content to be sharing this album. We appreciate you, daddy.”

Christopher Cornell stated, “We experienced so a great deal pleasurable in the studio through this time, and on times off we’d go to Tree Persons and hike all around there.  We would also engage in hide and go search for within the Beverly Hills Lodge and when protection would exhibit up they would feel it was so funny that my dad was operating by means of hearth escapes with us. For me this album signifies who my dad was. I’m really proud of him and his work. I hope you all like this record as much as I do.”

Toni is a singer-songwriter as well, and Cornell’s daughter Lily, from his initial marriage to former Soundgarden manager Susan Silver, made her general public executing debut final 7 days at a MoPop tribute to Alice in Chains, whom Silver has managed for their total vocation.

The bodily album will be introduced on March 19th.

“No A person Sings Are living You Anymore” Track Listing

1. Get It While You Can
2. Bounce Into The Hearth
3. Unfortunate Unfortunate City
4. Endurance
5. Very little Compares 2 U
6. Viewing The Wheels
7. You Don’t Know Nothing About Really like
8. Showdown
9. To Be Dealt with Ceremony
10. Continue to be With Me Baby