A new posthumous covers album from late Soundgarden/Audioslave frontman Chris Cornell has just seen a release. It’s titled “No One Sings Like You Anymore” and is comprised of his takes on tracks he personally selected and sequenced for the record prior to his 2017 death.
The effort was recorded back in 2016 with Brendan O’Brien producing and mixing, with O’Brien also sharing some of the instrumental duties with Cornell himself. Cornell‘s widow, Vicky Cornell, commented:
“This album is so special because it is a complete work of art that Chris created from start to finish. His choice of covers provides a personal look into his favorite artists and the songs that touched him. He couldn’t wait to release it. This moment is bittersweet because he should be here doing it himself, but it is with both heartache and joy that we share this special album. All of us could use his voice to help heal and lift us this year, especially during the holiday season. I am so proud of him and this stunning record, which to me illustrates why he will always be beloved, honored, and one the greatest voices of our time.”
His daughter Toni Cornell also commented:
“When my dad was making this album, it was so fun – I remember waking up in the morning, having breakfast with him and going with him into the studio. We would take our piano lessons there, and Christopher would play video games with Brendan and my dad. We got to experience so much with him and have so many amazing memories. I’m really happy to be sharing this album. We love you, daddy”
His son, Christopher, added:
“We had so much fun in the studio during this time, and on days off we’d go to Tree People and hike around there. We would also play hide and go seek inside the Beverly Hills Hotel and when security would show up they would think it was so funny that my dad was running through fire escapes with us. For me, this album represents who my dad was. I’m really proud of him and his work. I hope you all love this record as much as I do.”
A physical edition of the album will arrive on March 19th with pre-orders up at chriscornell.com.
01 – “Get It While You Can” (Howard Tate/Janis Joplin cover)
02 – “Jump Into The Fire” (Harry Nilsson cover)
03 – “Sad Sad City” (Ghostland Observatory cover)
04 – “Patience” (Guns N’ Roses cover)
05 – “Nothing Compares 2 U” (Prince cover)
06 – “Watching The Wheels” (John Lennon cover)
07 – “You Don’t Know Nothing About Love” (Carl Hall cover)
08 – “Showdown” (Electric Light Orchestra cover)
09 – “To Be Treated Rite” (Terry Reid cover)
10 – “Stay With Me Baby” (Lorraine Ellison cover)
