Higher Truth
by Chris Cornell
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 2 out of 22
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  1. Koushyar
    Sep 21, 2015
    8
    After collaborating with Timbaland, this album seems like a real blessing! In fact this was a great record, somehow similar to Eddie Vedder solo albums. The tracks go well together and there are some radio friendly tracks in there as well such as "Nearly forgot my broken heart", "Higher truth" and "Our time in the universe".
  2. ydnar4
    Oct 2, 2015
    8
    Higher Truth is an excellent record by one of the best vocalists of the past thirty years. Chris Cornell received lots of success on his Songbook tour and I enjoyed the live album that was recorded during those shows, but I was not expecting him to take the thought any further. Higher Truth is a nice easy listen that is also a breath of fresh air. I was a little worried that Cornell wouldHigher Truth is an excellent record by one of the best vocalists of the past thirty years. Chris Cornell received lots of success on his Songbook tour and I enjoyed the live album that was recorded during those shows, but I was not expecting him to take the thought any further. Higher Truth is a nice easy listen that is also a breath of fresh air. I was a little worried that Cornell would be trying to do a Neil Young impression throughout this album but that is not the case. He created his own sound for this album and he has written some of his best lyrics in a long time for this album. I like the idea to go back to bare bones after he definitely overproduced Scream. The one thing that drags Higher Truth down is that I find that later on in the album there are a couple songs that are not as strong after the first 8-9 songs were consistently great. I think that this album maybe should have been 10 songs instead of 12 but I do recommend it. One of my favorite albums this year.… Expand
  3. gutogmga
    Oct 16, 2015
    10
    Dropping his bandmates (from Soundgarden or Audioslave) and anchored in the basic and very solid recipe of his grungy/screaming voice and folky guitar, Chris generously donate us his best solo album since his debut Euphoria Morning.
  4. WXYZ
    Sep 21, 2015
    9
    Higher Truth is definitely not Chris Cornell's best solo album, but it really makes up for the dreadful Timbaland collaboration album, Scream. It does have a great Euphoria Mourning vibe to it, as that was his most exceptional solo work to date. Nevertheless, I am glad Chris is back to his old roots, as it is a real breath of fresh air, and I've heard that Soundgarden are going to releaseHigher Truth is definitely not Chris Cornell's best solo album, but it really makes up for the dreadful Timbaland collaboration album, Scream. It does have a great Euphoria Mourning vibe to it, as that was his most exceptional solo work to date. Nevertheless, I am glad Chris is back to his old roots, as it is a real breath of fresh air, and I've heard that Soundgarden are going to release an album next year. This album deserves more than just a 66.… Expand
  5. black_dice94
    Sep 23, 2015
    8
    Chris Cornell has shown himself more of a musician and a solo artist in the past few years. I'm giving him a lot of credit for this album since he brought back some roots. The ascoutic aspect of the album wasn't a bad move. It at least made him feel comfortable and made a move to go to Brendan O'Brien to make an album on what he wanted. Congrats Chris! Also, hoping for another great albumChris Cornell has shown himself more of a musician and a solo artist in the past few years. I'm giving him a lot of credit for this album since he brought back some roots. The ascoutic aspect of the album wasn't a bad move. It at least made him feel comfortable and made a move to go to Brendan O'Brien to make an album on what he wanted. Congrats Chris! Also, hoping for another great album from Soundgarden next year!… Expand
  6. link55588
    Sep 22, 2015
    10
    This album is absolutely fantastic. Going from the far from "excellent" Scream to Higher Truth is like a breathe of fresh air. Each song has the exact quality of musicianship and songwriting expertise that one would expect from Cornell. The album is a perfect mixture between "Euphoria Mourning" and his live "Songbook" album. I can't pick a personal favorite on the album because I like eachThis album is absolutely fantastic. Going from the far from "excellent" Scream to Higher Truth is like a breathe of fresh air. Each song has the exact quality of musicianship and songwriting expertise that one would expect from Cornell. The album is a perfect mixture between "Euphoria Mourning" and his live "Songbook" album. I can't pick a personal favorite on the album because I like each song more and more every time I listen. I very much recommend this album to anyone who enjoys singer-songwriting style of music. Cornell's music is only getting better with age.… Expand

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Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Mojo
    Oct 1, 2015
    60
    The skinny is it's more reminiscent of Led Zeppelin III and late-period Black Crowes. [Nov 2015, p.86]
  2. Q Magazine
    Oct 1, 2015
    40
    Things go awry soon after ["Nearly Forgot My Broken Heart"], though thanks to a less-than-sparkling production from Brendan O'Brien and Cornell's overly sentimental lyrics. [Nov 2015, p.106]
  3. Uncut
    Sep 25, 2015
    70
    The arrangements are pleasingly stripped back--perhaps too much so for those powerful. [Nov 2015, p.73]
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