Scream
by Chris Cornell
Metascore
42

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 19
  3. Negative: 6 out of 19
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    What's more surprising than Scream's R&B bells and whistles (provided by überproducer Timbaland) is that Cornell almost succeeds at that goal without tarnishing his hard-rawkin' legacy.
  2. Hot Press
    80
    Though this hook-up frequently pushes at the boundaries of plausibility, there's lots about Scream that makes perfect sense.
  3. musicOMH.com
    70
    This is a startling new direction, and while not entirely successful, it confirms Cornell as a vocalist of versatility and strength.

Awards & Rankings

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#13 Most Discussed Album of 2009
87
#87 Most Shared Album of 2009

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User Score
4.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 151 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 151
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 151
  3. Negative: 82 out of 151
  1. ST33L3RZ
    Oct 17, 2020
    10
    Chris Cornell's voice does work well with Timbaland's production. This album has aged well.
  2. vitordmendes
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    If you can just analyze this album outside the perspective of a rock fan, you will love it. It's 2019 and sounds good even now, and I couldIf you can just analyze this album outside the perspective of a rock fan, you will love it. It's 2019 and sounds good even now, and I could say sounds better than when it was released.… Full Review »
  3. theSplund
    Dec 9, 2014
    8
    Nothing like his great first album, or his excellent Soundgarden or Temple of the Dog work, but this is soo much better than Carry On. AfterNothing like his great first album, or his excellent Soundgarden or Temple of the Dog work, but this is soo much better than Carry On. After hearing that this was a Timbaland album, and what with Carry On being rather uninspiring, I avoided buying Scream until last month - a good first impression and it continues to grow on me. Well worth it… Full Review »
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