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Title: Very good solo debut from the former Soundgarden frontman
Review: On Euphoria Morning, Chris Cornell shows us the vocal sylings he's hinted at, but never had the chance to fully explore as the lead singer for the now-defunct Soundgarden. His debut solo effort is a great one - filled with lilting melodies, unique chord arrangements, and a few radio-worthy tunes to make this a commercial as well as a critical success. Standouts include 'Can't Change Me', 'Preaching the End of the World', and 'Pillow of Your Bones'. The album gets a bit weak towards the middle (as most seem to), but comes to a strong finish with 'Pillow' having you sing along and the eerie 'Steel Rain', which you can envision Chris singing somewhere in a dark, desolate place. If the album were a bit more consistent throughout, and his earlier hit, 'Sunshower' were included, I'd give it 5 stars. But again, it is a solid effort as it stands, and I'm looking forward to seeing him in Philly at the Tower Theater!--Sean
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