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Chris is a bad ass!He lives in France but still rocks out like he did in Ballard back in the day!Someone has to keep the Hard Rock Seattle Mush Sound alive!What pipes!Keep Rocking you bad mother f'r!

Hey Ryan~I like what you said about Chris's screams and the ambience of the Wiltern. It's amazing those chandeliers are still intact! But I have to say that you may have been in the wrong part of the club when Chris was performing some of his new stuff from Carrry On. I wasn't about to leave my perfect spot to wander back to the bar and if I did I wouldn't have done it during one of those songs, but what I saw was people singing along to the new stuff, couples hugging each other and even some guys with their arms around their buddies, singing along. I saw people with their arms up in the air and I even saw some tears.

I think that it's sort of a natural reaction for people to not really get into music that they don't know that well. Carry on has only been in stores for one month. It's normal that people aren't going to go all crazy over She'll Never Be Your Man as opposed to Black Hole Sun that's been around for over ten years. You know? That has nothing to do with how good the songs are or how well Chris performed them. Give it some time for people to get to know and identify with this new phase of Chris's career before you write it off, and rest assured that there were plenty of people that were way more interested in hearing new music from Chris Cornell, then buying an overpriced drink at the bar.

Now for the real issue at hand, you ate one of those cart dogs on the street? Man are you cazy? I can't believe you even lived to write this review!

And those shots from Timothy Norris are fantastic! And I'm in one of them! ;)

~Shantasa

Sounds like you enjoyed the show - but new material never goes down as well as stuff people have known for years. I'd say, give it time to become as familiar to audiences as the old stuff before you start making absolute comparisons.

Great review, Ryan. I was at the show, and I had a great time. I have to say, though, that I disagree with your comments about Cornell's new material. I believe that the new material actually sounds better live than on the CD. I especially loved "Safe and Sound." This r&b song is further proof that the man can sing any genre of music he wants, and he sounds great. But you are right about being treated to a lot of great Soundgarden and Temple of the Dog classics (as well as a few Audioslave songs). I wish he had done a few more selections from his Euphoria Morning cd, but if that would have meant less Soundgarden -- let's just say it was an understandable sacrifice. Chris Cornell is one talented singer AND songwriter. He's also a very dynamic performer. I can't wait to hear what's next.

Thanks for the awesome review and pictures!

Peggy
Tarzana, CA

You were right in saying that Cornell was in fine form, even this late on the tour.

But the rest of your review? I dont' know where you were, bud, because the man kicked major ass and the people around me went wild for every song! Couples rocking out and many men singing along and recognizing the new songs. It was awesome to see Cornells' work appreciated.

And, all of the songs he sang,from his varied career, had everyone cheering. Not an unhappy face around.

Maybe you spent too much time focused on the man in front of you who obviously had too much to drink. Is this Cornells' fault? No. Man, put the blame for that on the man who bought the drinks and doesn't know when to stop. Unfortunately, when a show serves alcohol, people overdo it. Every show I've ever been to.

I give the show a 10+ and recommend to anyone to catch a show if they are lucky enough to!

Sorry, but what is mariburjeka?

Jane.

Sure proud of you guy, keep up the good work !