You know, tough thing about Jesus Christ poses: they’re just not that easy to keep up for too long. Those who remain righteous do not get rich, but do get deified; those whose arms sag get vilified, get paid, and hopefully let themselves get forgotten. I think most of us gave up hoping Chris Cornell would turn back towards his soundgarden of Eden awhile ago, but now it’s time to start hoping he’ll show some mercy, and just stop; things have gone from bad (Audioslave) to worse (Feat. Timbaland). This new track “Long Gone” is a love song, which is OK because love is nice. It’s got flange-ing “My Love”-y production and a general “Apologize” vibe, which is OK because those were hits or something. But when you add that voice to the canned, cookie-cutter radio-ready mix, the voice that was once “Outshined,” and we’re down on our knees today: the grace fall is complete. You can stop now. Let’s please start with the forgetting. Forget redemption, I’ll go with repression.
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I’m 33 – Cornell and Soundgarden are a big piece of the soundtrack of my youth and my first memories of independence when I attended college out of state. He was a rebel and a iconic symbol of anti establishment, with a sound that lead the masses of kids my age to a wild place. Wakeboarding in the summer before it was a the national f’ing pasttime, partying, and just letting out aggression is where the music took me. 15 years later, people have to realize that you go through that phase and grow. He’s been down that road, as have I, and he’s on to new things. You can’t live in the “red zone” forever- unless you’re mentally challenged- you hit your heights and move on. The people that bitch for him to get back to “basics” need to realize that it’s not up to Cornell to take you back to that place. I’m glad he’s doing something different, I dig it. My tastes have expanded to stuff like what he’s doing now and I still I appreciate his old music. If he was still grinding out the same stuff it’d be boring. It takes an original hardass to recognize another and those of you who don’t get the international vibe he’s throwing now weren’t in the know back when this was in it’s prime.
i can see what you’re saying here. i really can. it does apply to many artists. but i just can not condone his solo record (billie jean etc.) and the last 2 Audioslave albums. Chris Cornell took a step in the wrong creative direction. he’s become bland and predictable. to me, that’s not progression, and its not growth.
Of course it’s always nice when an artist tries something new… But listen to it! It sounds just horrible.
He sounds like Seal. Why didn’t he premiere this at SP20?
as a kid who grew up on soundgarden, this breaks my heart.
designer jeans are always the first sign that integrity is en route to the toilet.
:(
Oh, Amrit. You never stop making me laugh.
I hear Timbaland’s about to ruin Jay-Z’s next album. I’m praying that’s a lie.
:( One of my rock heroes has indeed fallen. Come back Chris!
It’s listed as “Christ Cornell” on the website. Should have been “Christ, Cornell.”
Very disappointing.
Like i always say, the 90′s were a farse! I wonder why the 80′s are back!
Farce
ha! and i thought this was just a ‘Gum Goof, to get all you indiekids to go to RyanSeacrest.com!
You’ve been Ryan-rolled!
The first Audioslave album had some good tracks. This, meh.
Where’s is it on the website?
the worst part about all this isn’t the song, or how far he’s fallen. it’s that we have to go to ryan seacrest’s website.
LOVE chris cornell.
LOVE apologize.
this is not funny or fun.
on one hand, timbaland claims another victim. (he’s taking down whitey: bjork, madonna, duran duran, etc>)
on the other hand, CHRIS, you’re only a victim/prisoner of what you create.
and in THIS song, he sounds like he’s got a mouthful of somethin during the chorus.
this is the worst news i read , and then heard, all day.
just when you think brilliance might come…
it’s dim.
So was Chris in the flesh actually needed for this or can timbadude just use a
sample of his voice and press a button? If it’s that easy can we have a Kurt duet
with Phil Collins? Beavis is rolling in his grave. It makes me wonder who this guy ever was. Maybe he was just a dude blessed with a pretty Jesus face and heavy metal pipes but would have been just as pleased winning american idol singing “lucky star”. at any rate it certainly makes me want to ease up a little on the hold steady.
all I find is Hayden Panettiere where’s it
Oh yeah, this is gonna put Mr. Cornell back on the map. The reason he’s listed as Christ Cornell is because he’s coming back to save the music industry. Can’t wait to pick this one up at my local Starbucks, purveyors of all things cool.
Makes me wonder who this guy ever was. Just a dude blessed with pretty jesus face and heavy metal pipes at the right time and the right place. He would have been just as satisfied to come up today winning american idol singing “lucky star”.
Wow, this is terrible. First Michael Jackson, now this !!! He needs to give Kim Thayil a call quick.
“Long Gone” is not a love song. It’s a “saying goodbye” song. And just how many times have you heard it? It’s a “grower” like many of Cornell’s songs. The more I hear it …. the more I like it! ( I’ll like it even better without the “Ryan Seacrest.com” recording that interrupts it.)
And, I’ve said this before, you can’t bottle Cornell and keep him the same as he was in Soundgarden. LIsten to the song “Ghosts” from Carry On, his last solo album. “He doesn’t live here anymore!” A message to his fans that say he’s moved on from grunge to explore new paths.
You know what else is a “grower”? Athlete’s foot. This song is the aural equivalent of that.
William Shatner-like
chrispuke barfnell fails.
The funniest thing about this is a recent interview where Timbaland said this album (or whatever it’s going to be) was the best thing he’s ever done.
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1590927/20080715/timbaland.jhtml?
I just made myself feel better by pretending that it was a collaboration between Timbaland and Terence Trent D’arby. Try it! It works!
you guys are mad ignorant. If u really like chris cornell then u should understand that this album is going to introduce him to a whole new generation. Soundgarden and audioslave fit in in the 90s but its a whole new demographic artists have to market to. I saw this song and a few others from the timbaland album live and it was really sick. As far as u fools hating on Timbaland you should go download his last album and look at his production credits for all the number 1 singles hes had over the years. and ya chris cornells last solo album had some songs that you probably didnt agree with either. But if u dont like this song you are retarded. Chris cornell has mastered Rock . Arguably the greatest singer songwriter of our time. Timbaland has mastered rap and r and b. Its really good for the horrible state of music for these two power houses to get together and make a new sound . So you haters can hate, or u can open ur mind and get with the times. This isnt 1990 kids. the days of grunge rock are long gone. chris cornells 43 years old i think its about time he gets the credit he deserves. even if he has to get with the number 1 producer in the country to do it. MOre power to him. peace hatersss
no. you are the ignorant one. this is a bad song. it doesn’t matter who sings it. it’s a shame that a great singer like cornell is going to have this in his collection.
LMFAO!!
You are wrong on so many levels, I don’t even know where to start. First of all, don’t fucking tell me to “get with the times”. Chris was slightly cool fifteen years ago. Not now; also, who gives a fuck how many #1 hits Timba-who-gives-a-fuck produced. I don’t look at the billboard charts to decide who I like this week- I listen to the music and decide for myself. No matter what his track record would indicate-THIS SUCKS. That having been said, I thought Down on the Upside was underrated.
wow, you live in one of those bizarre parallel universes where everybody uses text speak and loves chris cornell’s new shit. i’ve read about your strange culture and i am fascinated.
haaa
well, thats a shame.
say it ain’t so, chris……
Unfortunately Chris Ike is semi right, It is going to be a huge radio hit and introduce Christ Cornell to the Miley Cyrus generation.
wtf was he thinking
all im saying is .cornell has been out in the public eye making music since 88 maybe? thats 20 years in the music game. and every time he went and did a new project there were people who disagreed with his choices. sound garden to audioslave people didnt agree. his solo albums people thought he went too this or too that Hes such a versatile artist that he has the ability to not always stick to the formula. I agree that this cd is a drastic change from what the norm is. but thats not to say his next album wont be back on some harder type shit or whatever ur personal preference is. i thought that the sound of the album would be completely different than this but if this is what he wants to do this time then great. hes paid his dues he can go in any direction he wants. label it pop label it whatever u want. but why wouldnt he want to cater to a larger audience and try and excell in another genre. im just sayin have an open mind…ur judgin this off of 1 song. or 3 if u heard ground zero and watch out .
I’m surprised about all the hate Timbaland is getting. I don’t like the tracks he’s produced for Fall Out Boy, or Madonna, and I’m not crazy about Earth Intruders, but how can you argue with Dirt Off My Shoulder or Get Ur Freak On…or FutureSex/LoveSounds, for that matter. He’s just a little overexposed, that’s all.
Overexposed is exactly right. So much so that I think he’s spreading himself thin. Lately Timbaland’s tracks are sounding too similar for my liking and it’d be nice to have someone else producing something (hint: sarcasm there). But things happen like that; right now Timbaland is at critical mass.
Re: the song? OMG, that’s just awful! In general I like Chris Cornell, his voice is usually enjoyable enough for me to forgive him most mistakes. Not so of this one…
so, cornell was the lead singer of soundgarden AND Audioslave… he has covered ACDC, led zep, bob marley, beatles… yeah he has NO idea about what good music is… sure he used to rant and rave about the bull that is corporate slavery, television, and MTV, but that is not his role anymore… theres nothing in this song that make me respect him any less… in fact, if you LISTEN, this LONG GONE has melody, rythm, arpeggios, beat and harmony that are TOP TOP notch songwriting and production. the lyrics are just slightly above average, but everything else is superiorly crafted… this is far from a bad song. maybe he will put out a country record next? here is hoping.
Cornell has such a good voice… why’d they ruin it with overdubs on the chorus?
And Timbaland can eat a dick… plagiarizing thief
I’ve just heard Long Gone for the first time. I’m absolutely horrified. Why has he done this???? I hate it, I really do. It sounds so generic. Where has that beautiful voice gone? Where is the soul of the song? Oh yeah, drowned beneath a noise of boring and cheap sounding beats. My respect for Chris Cornell has dwindled dramatically since hearing this- and to be honest since hearing about his collaberation with Timbaland in the first place. My friends and I paid out a load of money to go to Rock Im Park in Germany where CC was scheduled to perform…and he cancelled with just weeks to go in order to fit around Timbaland’s producing schdule. We were gutted – but still had a great time at the festival, and consolled ourselves with the thought that a new album would be just round the corner. I feel like he’s abadoned his loyal SG/(early) Audioslave fans in favour of the mass, musically ignorant, market. I’m sat here listening to Jesus Christ Pose wondering what the hell has happened to this former grunge God.
It’s better than Audioslave.
No Mercy, eh?
I think a closer look at Chris Cornell’s career would keep you from looking at this new Timbaland-produced material so negatively
All of his work, from Soundgarden/TOTD, Audioslave, solo records Euphoria Morning and Carry On, they’ve been largely different. The music has definitely changed, but his singing voice has proved versatile, fitting in particularly well with whatever musical group he’s playing with.
Soundgarden will always be great, and Chris has never taken actions or made statements against such. The man is still touring songs that span his ENTIRE career. I believe he played “Outshined” last night in Philly!
Cornell’s voice raised the bar with Soundgarden, Audioslave, and I’m sure that’ll be the case with the Timbaland album.
Armchair critics have been calling Chris Cornell a sellout on a regular basis since he first signed to a major label in, when was it, ’88? He’s still making music and looking and sounding stunning, they’re probably all nursing their beer guts in nowheresville. If anyone wants to understand the motivation for comments like these, there you have it.
I think this is a really nice sounding new track for Chris.
Definitely genre clashing, and it works well.
Personally, I like it.
Seems like everyone expects Chris Cornell to just curl up and stagnate somewhere; (somewhat) understandably, human nature dictates that we hate change in the things we love – well…GET OVER IT!! Nothing Chris has created over the years has been a duplication of any of his previous work, and I know I’m not alone in being grateful for that (wouldn’t that get a tad boring??). Sure I’ve had to get over the “initial shock” of some of Chris’s more radical changes, but after REALLY listening to his new stuff, I always end up loving it: You know why?? Chris Cornell’s VOICE is unparalled in music today (IMO, it’s unsurpassed in any of the music forms he chooses to sing), and THAT never changes. Hell, he could sing “Row, Row, Row Your Boat” and make it sound like a classic, and live, his voice sends chills right up your frickin’ spine. I’ve LISTENED, more than a few times, and I LOVE “Long Gone”. (The rest of you kind of remind me of a whole new “Woodstock Generation”, except you’d be better described as the (’90s) “Lollapalooza Generation”…you can tell your kids about it in another 10 – 20 years, & you’re gonna look just as silly).
I like this song. And I’m somebody who is rock-n-roll, through and through. I’m amazed at the negative comments here. Chris Cornell, throughout his entire career, has always explored different ideas and styles in music and has always been labelled a “sell-out”. I guess this new venture will be no different in the criticism he will get from “rock” die-hards. Perhaps he’ll appreciate finding a new audience.
chris cornell : mainstream rock :: chris martin : alternative
i just threw up a little.
it’s amazing how many apologists there are out there. for the sake of..nostalgia?
it’s bad. just admit it.
One thing I like about Cornell………he changes with each venture he goes into. No, he’s not Soundgarden & never will be again. Go with the flow. Love what he does when he does it. He’s multi-talented. People can’t seem to accept that. I, for one, still listen to my Soundgarden, Audioslave & CC solos. But, I too, am looking forward to the ‘new’ music. Hats off to you Cornell for having the ‘gift’!
I’ve been a fan of Chris’s for 16 years and saw him at Projekt Revolution last night and he was out of this world!!! The live versions of Watch Out and Long Gone are better than the recorded versions. I agree that his new stuff is very different, but other artists have done similar things, aka KISS doing a disco album! He’s won me over with everything he puts out, whether it be in Soundgarden, Audioslave, or solo.
Whether you like this or not it’s pretty nuts how he can produce so much cool music over 20 years and then 3 snippets get released at like a minute and a half each and then some people who consider themselves “fans” of his work start turning against the guy. I hate these songs too but if he wants to do this shit why should he give a fuck if you don’t like it? The dude’s happy and done lots of cool stuff so listen to what you already like or just don’t buy it. Simple as that. Go stick on Screaming Life and cry yourselves to sleep over how he’s “betrayed” you………….
I understand that Chris has moved on (he doesn’t live here anymore, yeah, heard all that) and that people need to change and do something different – but let’s be honest: “Long Gone” is a horrible sign. A sign of commercial s*it and the fact that Timbaland turns every talented singer into something they shouldn’t be – in other words to something they don’t have to be – commercial moneymachines, and that’s a waste of talent. Every Soundgrden, Audioislave, Euphoria Morning etc, fan (definitely including me) know exactly the fact that Cornell has the talent of creating something out of this world. He has the talent to write meaningful lyrics and make beautiful music as well as solo, or in a band. But come on, can you find anything meaningful in “Long Gone”? What’s so special about TIMBALAND? Sure he knows who’s voice will make a lot of money, but when listening to Euphoria Morning, Superunknown, Down on the Upside, Badmotorfinger, Loud Love etc, you don’t give a fuck about money or fame, you listen to MUSIC and consentrate on the LYRICS. When I listen to “Long Gone” I can’t feel anything. Anything but sadness, someone like CC used to be such an interesting musicmaker. Oh my god. One of BIG the reasons why I don’t listen rap, r’n'b or hip hop. Timbaland can “suck all my/ suck on my brain”
I definitely agree with you…
Hey I’m all for him trying to reinvent himself and try something new but come on this shit sucks. It just doesn’t work.
The moment when Timbaland jumped the shark…
Fuck my old boots. As one who was there when Soundgarden really rocked…that was heartbreaking.
looks like HE is “long gone.”
CHRIS CORNELL WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING?!
I agree with you Suedehead. While I am all about expanding your horizons as an artist, and exploring new musical terrains…when you listen to the track, it just seems so….pasteurized. I miss the intensity of his vocals and they seem buried under all the overdubs. Maybe the song lyrics or the structures of the song are excellent. I couldn’t get past the overall “packaging” of the song. I miss having songs (and vocals) that would grab you by the throat and not let go, instead of having the same songs remixed by the same people, all sounding the same. Bring back the passion!
man i kind of like timbaland but this is retarded. I got really excited when i heard he was probably going to produce jay-z’s next album but then i heard this and its such a rehash of everything else he’s been doing lately that im not sure… the production is pleasing but, but why waste your talents on someone like chris cornell. His song writing is worse than coldplays
I just got shamed at work trying to listen to this song….. Is it really necessary for them to announce that i was on ryansecreast.com before they played the damn thing. Now I’ll have to hide in my cubicle for the rest of the day.
Love the vocal molody of this song. So catchy…actually can’t get it out of my head. Cornell has and will continue to evole…he continues to amaze me and i can’t wait to hear the album. Good on him for challenging himself and being so prolific of late! Bring on the album!
STEW (Tas)
Love the vocal molody of this song. So catchy…actually can’t get it out of my head. Cornell has and will continue to evole…he continues to amaze me and i can’t wait to hear the album. Good on him for challenging himself and being so prolific of late! Bring on the album!
STEW (Tas)
gotta say i find all the timbo hate a little surprising, considering the absolutely fantastic production he does in between all the identical cookie cutter business that’s everywhere with his ugly mug in every video… oh wait, maybe it’s not so surprising after all. but seriously, check out “afraid” by nelly furtado or the entire futuresex album. that is amazing stuff!!
but yeah, this song blows. no way around the fact.
I am 33 also and a chic, I couldn’t agree more with Ryan’s comment. If I wasn’t already married I’d tell you I might just be a little in love with you for what you said.
sorry I meant to say I agree with fivekdrew’s comment not Ryans.
Well done Mr Cornell – alienate ALL your fans and Timbaland – alienate ALL your fans too… Who’s gonna buy it?
Thinking about Chris Cornell doing new stuff reminds me: Has anyone heard the new songs Rage Against The Machine are coming up with?? Huh??
Exactly……
when is his new album with timberland going to be released they first mentioned it in march!…where the hell is it now its august !!!!
This song isn’t horrible, but isn’t very good either. It is very forgettable and it will not sell well. You would expect a collaboration with Timbaland to produce a track that was catchy, with a a nice hook, but this is bland even by pop standards.
Cornell excels when he puts soul into a song and communicates pain. It seems to me that when this track was recorded Cornell was more worried about hitting all the notes than feeling the song as he sang it. Perhaps it would be better if he just let go and felt the song as he sang. I have a feeling someone in the production process made him self conscious about hitting the notes and the end result is this song.
If Chris Cornell is going to go electronic with his sound then he should team with Trent Reznor and make an industrial album. This song just does nothing for the senses.
P.S. Ryan Seacrest sucks ass. If I wanted to hear your name spoken every five minutes by a transvestite speaking through a vocodoer I would watch American Idol.
I miss the before Chris, even the euphoric morning Chris. My heart breaks when I listen to the garbage he’s putting out now. I was in denial with Audioslave thinking he was just being lazy for a handful of songs. Where are the haunting Black Hole Sun melodies? I know his voice isn’t what it use to be but come on! He was the composer of most of Soundgarden’s songs! Has he drop-kicked his guitar and picked up an extra ego?! I’m sorry I’ve had to witness the creative demise of so powerful a soul.
His voice isn’t what it used to be? Seriously?!?! Obviously someone didn’t make it to the Projekt Revolution tour. I agree with rhondaftl, “Live, his voice sends chills right up your frickin’ spine.” I have been fortunante enough to see Soundgarden, Audioslave and now Chris solo live. He is just as badass as ever. Well, if you all hate this song so much, save your money. Personally, I will be buying the album the day it’s released and playing it loud until the next one comes out.
This song is awesome. Soundgarden was awesome. Temple of the Dog was awesome. Audioslave was awesome. Cornell solo albums are awesome. Anything Cornell does I truly love. Maybe you guys are just not Cornell fans and simply grunge rock fans? I love Badmotorfinger as much as the next guy but I think both of his solo albums are just so much more worth listening to. Cornell is an ARTIST, not a grunge rock rebel singer…deal with it. True fans of Cornell can listen, appreciate, and love the music he continues to make. There is no such thing as a bad Cornell song. They all have a MEANING, they aren’t just words and sounds.
So sad to see how narrow minded people are. A 20 year career this man’s had, and people are irritated because he’s not making Badmotorfinger2. Because he didn’t go back to the “Soundgarden” sound. Don’t blame Cornell because you may be bland and resistant to change, and don’t expect him to cater to your simple taste either. He’s evolved as human and as an artist, and so what if it bombs, he’s got the guts to do whatever he wants. He’s a legend, and to me, I love an artist that can provide me the variety of Soundgarden’s heavy rock, an amazing Springsteen-esque acoustic performance (Live in Sweden), and now some emotional r&b style song’s, and a couple club type song’s. That’s the total package! No matter the mood, there’s a cornell album for it. I say kudos to him, and I hope the fact that the most people are turning their backs on him discourage him from continuing to do what he wants. THEN he’s be selling out, if he let all you negative people affect his decisions. There’s a saying, anything that’s not growing, is already dead… maybe some of you will learn to get that…if not, best of luck with your ordinary bland lives…
Hahah, on iTunes, there’s all these teenage girls (and boys?) leaving comments about how they love this song (one of the recent Chris Cornell ones, anyway) because it was on One Tree Hill. It’s so funny because they type like this:
omggg i luv dis song it wuz on OTH lol! i never herd of cris cornell b4, who is he? he’s prettyyy hottt LOL.
Besides those of you who are supportive of Chris…..SHUT THE FUCK UP AND GET OVER IT!!!!
There is quite simply no better singer/songwriter in the music world over the last 20 years. The man can still belt it out better than anyone in the industry, including those who are 20 years younger than he is. He’s a rock God, period. So maybe this isn’t your cup of tea….mine either to be honest, but considering his ability, track record and career, none of you armchair bitches have any right to slam him.
If you like Soundgarded/Audioslave-then keep listening to them and don’t bother with this one.
Again, SHUT THE FUCK UP all you haters and remember who your favorite singer is, not what he used to do.
change is hard to accept. Luckily I can still listen to the good old soundgarden, even if it has to be through an ipod.
This song is a joke. There are no two ways around it. It’s not only because it does not sound like sound garden or even Chris Cornell for that matter. It’s because it is a bad song. I am all for evolution and progress. But change has to have substance in order be justified. This is just change, without a direction or an objective. This is just Chris singing over a beat that sounds way too familiar. And not in a good way, more like in a “what do you think I’m stupid?” kind of way.
I’m sure there’ll be people who like this. They’re the people who will listen to anything that is thrusted into their ears. Anyone who is more selective towards chris cornell’s talent, heck even timbaland’s for that matter! will be turned off by this poor attempt of a “hit single”. If you like it, you’re very fortunate because you are very easily amused and you live in a world where great music just keeps coming and mtv is better off with tv shows. For the rest of us however, this song is just sad.
The song “Part Of Me” is just unbearable. I listendend to the end only to count how often he repeats “That bitch ain’t a part of me”: 28 times! The usual horrible Timbaland beats do the rest. Can’t even listen to Soundgarden and Audioslave anymore.
Escuche el disco 3 veces, me costo y mi gato murio!!!! Los vecinos me miran mal y mis hijos se reian de su padre escuchando esta nueva bandita de chicos blancos haciendo rap. Hasta que les informe que era el gran Cornell!!!
Mis hijjos se pusieron a llorar, el gato sigeue muerto y los vecinos piden a gritos que vuelva a escuchar lo de antes!!!
En fin trato de ser objetivo y no pudeo descifrar si es unbuen disco de pop o de no se que cosa.
Lo que si pudeo decir es que es un horrible dico de rock. Creo sinceramente que Chris no esta bien de la cabeza, nadie en sus cabales puede hacer semejante porqueria.
Señor Cornell espero que este fracaso lo haga volver a sus raices, de no ser asi gracias por lo que nos dio y seguramente a usted no lo vere en el infierno.
Long live Rock and Roll
Chris Cornell led you to wakeboard before other people knew what wakeboarding was. hmmm
As for me, Timbaland fucks up everything…
But i cannot understand, how…how.. how can Chris Cornell make a project with him, how can he do this to his fans? :// I can’t stand hearing the rhythms of Timbaland in a Cornell’s song… :/ It’s too far from rock… anyway the soloist is CHRIS CORNELL, so i try to listen and enjoy, but it’s really hard for me.
Ok, I just listened to this track and the other on the Seacrest site. It’s the same forgettable pap that makes radio suck nowadays. Super-squished, boring progressions. Take anyone w/ a halfway decent voice and it will sound exactly the same. The only saving grace is no autotune…
I find the comments kinda funny, especially the ones that sound like they were put together by label copywriters for PR releases. But that’s how the industry works. You “reinvent” and throw it to the wall and see what sticks. This don’t stick, that’s all. As an approach to making music, I think it’s kind of sad, but that’s just my opinion.