Scream
Chris Cornell · 2009
68 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
An ambitious fusion of rock and electronic elements, showcasing Cornell's powerful voice amidst layered productions.
Top tracks — play these first
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Part of Me Start here — The opening track sets the tone with its blend of rock and electronic elements, highlighting Cornell's vocal prowess while addressing themes of personal struggle.
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Time — This track showcases a poignant reflection on fleeting moments, driven by its catchy chorus and an engaging rhythmic backdrop that combines rock and pop sensibilities.
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Get Up — With its upbeat tempo and motivational lyrics, this song illustrates Cornell's ability to merge uplifting messages with danceable grooves, standing out in the album's darker context.
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Scream — The title track embodies the album's experimental nature, featuring heavy electronic influences while capturing Cornell's signature intensity and emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends rock with electronic elements, showcasing Cornell's voice but struggles with cohesion and depth.
What we noticed
- The album features a heavy use of electronic beats and synths, contrasting with Cornell's traditional rock sound.
- Vocals are layered with effects, often creating a call-and-response dynamic between Cornell and backing vocals.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, such as 'Get Up' which shifts from a slow build to an energetic chorus.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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5/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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4/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- wave-like pacing for deep listening
- intense vocal delivery throughout
- reflective moments in the flow
- engaging themes of personal struggle
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — First collaboration with Timbaland, blending rock and electronic sounds.
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Scream marked a significant departure for Chris Cornell, as it was his first collaboration with producer Timbaland. This album followed his solo debut Euphoria Morning and came after the breakup of Audioslave, positioning Cornell in a phase of exploration and reinvention.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Soundgarden· Audioslave· Alice in Chains
Tracklist
- 1 Part of Me Start here 5:14
- 2 Time 4:39
- 3 Sweet Revenge 4:10
- 4 Get Up 3:35
- 5 Ground Zero 3:09
- 6 Never Far Away 5:06
- 7 Take Me Alive 4:35
- 8 Long Gone 5:15
- 9 Scream 6:14
- 10 Enemy 4:35
- 11 Other Side of Town 4:48
- 12 Climbing Up the Walls 4:50
- 13 Watch Out / Two Drink Minimum 8:08
- 14 Lost Cause 4:20
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