Scream
by Chris Cornell
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4.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 151 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 63 out of 151
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 151
  3. Negative: 82 out of 151

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  1. NorthernM
    Mar 12, 2009
    0
    Warriorwoman is a member of the Chris Cornell steet-team, a group with orders to visit sites such as this and artificially increase scores / post positive reviews. As a former street-teamer, you can take my word for this. You should take her comments and score with a pinch of salt. The album is a complete disappointment. It's a generic, bland pop album, and a very poor one at that. I Warriorwoman is a member of the Chris Cornell steet-team, a group with orders to visit sites such as this and artificially increase scores / post positive reviews. As a former street-teamer, you can take my word for this. You should take her comments and score with a pinch of salt. The album is a complete disappointment. It's a generic, bland pop album, and a very poor one at that. I hate to think how many fans Cornell has lost over this ill-advised experiment.… Expand
  2. EanB
    Mar 20, 2009
    8
    I definitely like the direction Cornell is going here but also would not like to hear another one of these. That aside this album is deep. i love how the songs flow together and the music is melodic and soothing and Cornell voice is so resonant. Admittedly, the first listen i didnt like it, but i gave it another listen and wow this is a great album!
  3. NathanS
    Apr 7, 2009
    2
    Terrible..... This is the man that samg Jesus Christ Pose for gods sake. I have a very open mind and was interested in hearing the collaboration between Cornell and Timbaland but i should of known better that the disaster that was Carry On. Please Chris make a choice either go back to Soundgarden or just stop already. You are better than this rubbish.
  4. JoeJ
    May 2, 2009
    8
    Better then expected, but people can't get over Cornell not singing Temple of the Dog, Soundgarden or Audioslave type songs,
  5. TimM.
    Mar 10, 2009
    1
    Awful. Its a terrible thing to witness Chris Cornell's continuing descent into the trash can. As his career continues it becomes increasingly clear where the real talent was in Soundgarden. Sure he has a great voice but his judgement in all things musical is clearly non-existant. I take no pleasure in giving my opinion that Chris Cornell has ruined what could have been a great Awful. Its a terrible thing to witness Chris Cornell's continuing descent into the trash can. As his career continues it becomes increasingly clear where the real talent was in Soundgarden. Sure he has a great voice but his judgement in all things musical is clearly non-existant. I take no pleasure in giving my opinion that Chris Cornell has ruined what could have been a great musical legacy. This album is repetitive, grating and ultimately unpleasant to listen to. Any ounce of integrity this man had, he has flushed down the toilet.… Expand
  6. JoeBlow
    Mar 12, 2009
    0
    Embarrassing.
  7. KaneL
    Mar 12, 2009
    2
    This album is so annoying that you'd find yourself humming the title track while having a bath and then slip and fall in shock and say "Damn You to hell Cornell!!!" However if you like the stuff One Republic came up with you'd like this.... He must be in his mid-life crisis or something...I dunno...go figure!
  8. SimG
    Mar 13, 2009
    5
    As a pop album, I have heard worst. As a Chris Cornell... it is the worst. It's hard to believe that the guy once was the lead of legend bands such as Temple of the Dog, Soundgarden and Audioslave. I understand that any artist that has been doing music for so long, might want to try something new. This might be new for him, but we've heard this type of pop music so many times As a pop album, I have heard worst. As a Chris Cornell... it is the worst. It's hard to believe that the guy once was the lead of legend bands such as Temple of the Dog, Soundgarden and Audioslave. I understand that any artist that has been doing music for so long, might want to try something new. This might be new for him, but we've heard this type of pop music so many times before. Timbaland was obviously not inspired on this. He might have done it simply to get more visibility, and of course more money, but I taught his success with You Know My Name would've been enough. On the cover, you see him breaking his guitar, which says all about the album because you won't hear any of it. I sure hope he buys himself a new one, so that we can forget this mess. Still, I gave this album a 5. Simply because it let itself listen easily, there some interesting moments... mostly the hidden track which is an acoustic song.… Expand
  9. JillH
    Mar 13, 2009
    8
    This cd exceeds my expectations. It attempts to bridge the gap between rock and hip hop/club and almost succeeds. There are places that soar and some that just miss the mark. The concept was brilliant and deserves high marks for that reason alone. The flaws here, being overproduced in some spots and not heeding to Cornell's instincts in others, do not outweigh the creativity, lyrics This cd exceeds my expectations. It attempts to bridge the gap between rock and hip hop/club and almost succeeds. There are places that soar and some that just miss the mark. The concept was brilliant and deserves high marks for that reason alone. The flaws here, being overproduced in some spots and not heeding to Cornell's instincts in others, do not outweigh the creativity, lyrics and overall theme of the cd for me. I can listen to it over and over.… Expand
  10. TrinaG.
    Mar 13, 2009
    2
    As much as I love Cornell, this album is just unfortunate. It's not really even a Cornell album: it's a Timbaland album with Cornell on vocals. The Metacritic rating of 47 is generous and the only reason that I gave this album a generous 2 is because of "Two Drink Minumum".
  11. FabioO.
    Mar 14, 2009
    0
    disastrous step. an example of what musicians should never do. Experimenting and innovating is fine, but destroying your own legacy is forgetful of what Cornell represented for many people until last year.
  12. ConnerP.
    Mar 14, 2009
    0
    I laughed at Carly D's review. She is the leader of the Chris Cornell street team. Her review of the album is alright since this is what it is all about - everyone stating there own opinion. But it is funny that she points out that there is an organization of haters out to rubbish the album, when she in fact is in Chris Cornell's employment and leads an organization to promote I laughed at Carly D's review. She is the leader of the Chris Cornell street team. Her review of the album is alright since this is what it is all about - everyone stating there own opinion. But it is funny that she points out that there is an organization of haters out to rubbish the album, when she in fact is in Chris Cornell's employment and leads an organization to promote Cornell all over the internet. Just seems a little hypocritical. But whatever. I give it a 0 because this is the worst album I have heard in recent memory. I'm not any member of a "rubbish" Cornell group. That is my honest opinion. I think this album is an over produced and quite embarrassing for someone with Chris's talent. I can only guess that this is a money-grab or a midlife crisis aiming for relevance. I listened or tried to, but it hurt all my senses.… Expand
  13. TedW
    Mar 15, 2009
    0
    This is just horrible. Everything just makes me laugh! Zero is too much, trust me.
  14. ArtisC
    Mar 27, 2009
    10
    I was afraid to try the album and thought to myself, What is Cornell thinking of this tome?! Ive been a fan of Cornell for 15 years now and said to my self i owe to him just to listen to it... Now I think its really a great album... If your really a fan of music, you should have no boundaries... Now I have a new dimension in my listening... Thanks for the courage in trying out new things I was afraid to try the album and thought to myself, What is Cornell thinking of this tome?! Ive been a fan of Cornell for 15 years now and said to my self i owe to him just to listen to it... Now I think its really a great album... If your really a fan of music, you should have no boundaries... Now I have a new dimension in my listening... Thanks for the courage in trying out new things Chris!!! Your music always took me out of the hole called depression...… Expand
  15. MatthewE
    Mar 27, 2009
    0
    The most uncomfortable peice of toilet paper I've ever used. He truely belongs in the sell-out, money-grubbing hall-o-fame.
  16. RpkF
    Apr 19, 2009
    0
    Its the biggest pice of sh@#t Ive ever hear
  17. ChrisH
    Apr 9, 2009
    9
    On the surface this album may not be appealing to diehard fans. Cornell's classics are amazing, but after listening to this album all the way through I was blown away. I haven't seen another musician blend together songs so well recently. For some, "Scream" may be one of those albums that takes a few listens to get. For others, who are open to new sounds, they will appreciate On the surface this album may not be appealing to diehard fans. Cornell's classics are amazing, but after listening to this album all the way through I was blown away. I haven't seen another musician blend together songs so well recently. For some, "Scream" may be one of those albums that takes a few listens to get. For others, who are open to new sounds, they will appreciate this album in that Chris Cornell is taking music in a whole new direction.… Expand
  18. StuF
    Jun 3, 2009
    9
    This is a great album with catchy beats, varied lyrics and a good range of songs. Highlights include Ground Zero, Scream and Part of Me. This isn't Soundgarden or whatever so don't expect it to be, it's something different and definitely worth repeated listens. Cornell is a great singer and Timberland definitely makes him display that talent here.
  19. JimR
    Mar 11, 2009
    2
    Your column states that this CD is by New Found Glory...oops! It's Chris Cornell.
  20. ChrisT
    Mar 11, 2009
    1
    So disappointing. Made worse because we are aware of the potential. Chris actually sounds ridiculous. I think Timbaland is playing some kind of cruel joke on him. Don't waste your money on this.
  21. SeattleW
    Mar 10, 2009
    2
    I shouldn't even give this a 2! This is the worst thing either one of them has done. Chris Cornell has always been one of my favorite singers. If this is how he wants to waste his career, I think its time to hang it up. Yes, this is a new direction, but its a sad attempt at something that didn't have to be this bad.
  22. SteveM
    Mar 10, 2009
    8
    This is a truly interesting album and probably should go down as on eof the great innovations of the year. I definitely enjoy it more for its originality and overall quality than Shiny Toy Guns or the new U2 that are getting a ton of radio play.
  23. HerrH
    Mar 10, 2009
    1
    An utterly repugnant record. If you ever wanted to go clubbing to the sweet strains of a mid-life crisis, this is your album. For everyone else, it's the musical equivalent of a car crash - except the cars are being driven by those awful people who blare ridiculously loud r'n'b music.
  24. MikeH
    Mar 10, 2009
    0
    This man has lost all credibility with this album. This is the very definition of a sell out. People will praise it as experimentation - don't delude yourselves - this one is all about $$. I've loved this man for a very long time, up until last year when this monstrocity broke out. This is how hard the mighty can fall.
  25. MikeS.
    Mar 10, 2009
    1
    Scream keeps reminding me why pirating music is ok, they keep producing rubbish like this, Im going to keep my money... from superunknown to this? what a waste.
  26. warriorwoman
    Mar 11, 2009
    10
    First listen, I was in shock. But, as with any new CD, I have to listen several times before things catch on. With Scream, it caught on and hooked me but good! This album pulls me in and doesn't let me go. Each song has given me something in it to love and want to listen to on its own merit. But Scream is best heard in the continuum. (WITH headphones!) Those who won't allow First listen, I was in shock. But, as with any new CD, I have to listen several times before things catch on. With Scream, it caught on and hooked me but good! This album pulls me in and doesn't let me go. Each song has given me something in it to love and want to listen to on its own merit. But Scream is best heard in the continuum. (WITH headphones!) Those who won't allow themselves to get past the Timbaland flavor are missing out on some pure Cornell, albeit different Cornell.… Expand
  27. LeeJ
    Mar 12, 2009
    1
    Gets a star for guts. Looses all other stars for having no merit beyond the originality of the concept itself. You'll ooh and ah at the fancy audio bells and whistles, then wake up realizing that they're just garnish on a thoroughly average album. If you really love Cornell, buy Euphoria Morning instead.
  28. WilC.
    Mar 12, 2009
    2
    I really cannot believe how horrible this album is. I was hoping that maybe Timbaland wouldn't screw it up (like the 2 songs he produced for Bjork that were pretty good) but ultimately it sounds like Timbaland took Chris by his balls and did his best to fit his vocals to Justin Timberlake instrumentation. I hope Mr. Cornell gets his act together-- another one like this, and I'm I really cannot believe how horrible this album is. I was hoping that maybe Timbaland wouldn't screw it up (like the 2 songs he produced for Bjork that were pretty good) but ultimately it sounds like Timbaland took Chris by his balls and did his best to fit his vocals to Justin Timberlake instrumentation. I hope Mr. Cornell gets his act together-- another one like this, and I'm just giving up.… Expand
  29. RodrigoC
    Mar 13, 2009
    8
    I think the album is good bizarre. It does sound shallower than Chris' previous works, but I kinda like Timbaland deep-mecha-funky bases. An interesting mix
  30. MattP
    Mar 13, 2009
    9
    This is not an album for Chris Cornell fans, but fans of Timbaland will love it.
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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. Billboard
    50
    Sometimes it's good bizarre. Other times it's bad bizarre.
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  2. 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.
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  3. Hot Press
    80
    Though this hook-up frequently pushes at the boundaries of plausibility, there's lots about Scream that makes perfect sense.
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