While Higher Truth never seems as self-consciously confessional as Euphoria Mourning, this mellow simplicity is an attribute: a relaxed Cornell creates a comforting mood piece that's enveloping in its warmth.
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]
This album is absolutely fantastic. Going from the far from "excellent" Scream to Higher Truth is like a breathe of fresh air. Each song hasThis 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
Dropping his bandmates (from Soundgarden or Audioslave) and anchored in the basic and very solid recipe of his grungy/screaming voice andDropping 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.…Expand
Higher Truth is definitely not Chris Cornell's best solo album, but it really makes up for the dreadful Timbaland collaboration album, Scream.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 release an album next year. This album deserves more than just a 66.…Expand
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 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
Higher Truth is an excellent record by one of the best vocalists of the past thirty years. Chris Cornell received lots of success on hisHigher 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
After collaborating with Timbaland, this album seems like a real blessing! In fact this was a great record, somehow similar to Eddie VedderAfter 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".…Expand
