Higher Truth by Chris Cornell - Uhune

ALBUM

Chris Cornell flew toward the sun with 2009's Scream but he got burned. The Timbaland-produced album marked a sudden shift toward electronic pop, a move that did not sit well with either critics or Cornell's audience, but he didn't react swiftly to the derision. He moved slowly, revisiting his catalog on 2011's Songbook and then reuniting with Soundgarden before releasing Higher Truth some six years after Scream. Hiring producer Brendan O'Brien, a fellow veteran of the grunge wars of the '90s, suggests Cornell is backpedaling from the chilly electro surfaces of his last solo album, but Higher Truth isn't quite a retreat. Cornell possess an easy, quiet confidence throughout this handsome, burnished record, an album that occasionally recalls the breaking twilight of Euphoria Mourning but feels warmer and looser than that 1999 solo debut. Despite the ornate accouterments of the opener "Nearly Forgot My Broken Heart" -- a pop single so stately it's almost Baroque -- Higher Truth isn't especially dramatic. O'Brien favors subtle shading over bombast, so even when the tracks are built up with pianos, strings, harmonies, and fuzz guitars, it feels intimate, almost acoustic. This illusion persists because there are a fair share of spare, delicate solo numbers here, interwoven among those bolder but still quiet pop tunes. 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. [An LP version of Higher Truth added four bonus tracks.] ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

1. Nearly Forgot My Broken Heart

by Chris Cornell

Guitar: Brendan O'brien; Performer
Primary Artist: Chris Cornell; Main Performer
Performer: Brendan O'brien
Chris Cornell; Performer
Vocals: Chris Cornell; Performer
Composer: Chris Cornell; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Cornell; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Billy Joe Bowers; Production
Producer: Brendan O'brien; Production
Recording: Tom Syrowski; Production
Recording Assistant: Kyle Stevens; Production
Studio Personnel: Tom Syrowski
Billy Joe Bowers
Kyle Stevens; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Cornell; Other

2. Dead Wishes

by Chris Cornell

Guitar: Brendan O'brien; Performer
Primary Artist: Chris Cornell; Main Performer
Performer: Brendan O'brien
Chris Cornell; Performer
Vocals: Chris Cornell; Performer
Composer: Chris Cornell; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Cornell; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Billy Joe Bowers; Production
Producer: Brendan O'brien; Production
Recording: Tom Syrowski; Production
Recording Assistant: Kyle Stevens; Production
Studio Personnel: Tom Syrowski
Billy Joe Bowers
Kyle Stevens; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Cornell; Other

3. Worried Moon

by Chris Cornell

Guitar: Brendan O'brien; Performer
Primary Artist: Chris Cornell; Main Performer
Performer: Brendan O'brien
Chris Cornell; Performer
Vocals: Chris Cornell; Performer
Composer: Chris Cornell; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Cornell; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Billy Joe Bowers; Production
Producer: Brendan O'brien; Production
Recording: Tom Syrowski; Production
Recording Assistant: Kyle Stevens; Production
Studio Personnel: Tom Syrowski
Billy Joe Bowers
Kyle Stevens; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Cornell; Other

4. Before We Disappear

by Chris Cornell

Guitar: Brendan O'brien; Performer
Primary Artist: Chris Cornell; Main Performer
Performer: Brendan O'brien
Chris Cornell; Performer
Vocals: Chris Cornell; Performer
Composer: Chris Cornell; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Cornell; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Billy Joe Bowers; Production
Producer: Brendan O'brien; Production
Recording: Tom Syrowski; Production
Recording Assistant: Kyle Stevens; Production
Studio Personnel: Tom Syrowski
Billy Joe Bowers
Kyle Stevens; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Cornell; Other

5. Through The Window

by Chris Cornell

Guitar: Brendan O'brien; Performer
Primary Artist: Chris Cornell; Main Performer
Performer: Brendan O'brien
Chris Cornell; Performer
Vocals: Chris Cornell; Performer
Composer: Chris Cornell; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Cornell; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Billy Joe Bowers; Production
Producer: Brendan O'brien; Production
Recording: Tom Syrowski; Production
Recording Assistant: Kyle Stevens; Production
Studio Personnel: Tom Syrowski
Billy Joe Bowers
Kyle Stevens; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Cornell; Other

6. Josephine

by Chris Cornell

Guitar: Brendan O'brien; Performer
Primary Artist: Chris Cornell; Main Performer
Performer: Brendan O'brien
Chris Cornell; Performer
Vocals: Chris Cornell; Performer
Composer: Chris Cornell; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Cornell; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Billy Joe Bowers; Production
Producer: Brendan O'brien; Production
Recording: Tom Syrowski; Production
Recording Assistant: Kyle Stevens; Production
Studio Personnel: Tom Syrowski
Billy Joe Bowers
Kyle Stevens; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Cornell; Other

7. Murderer Of Blue Skies

by Chris Cornell

Guitar: Brendan O'brien; Performer
Primary Artist: Chris Cornell; Main Performer
Performer: Brendan O'brien
Chris Cornell; Performer
Vocals: Chris Cornell; Performer
Composer: Chris Cornell; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Cornell; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Billy Joe Bowers; Production
Producer: Brendan O'brien; Production
Recording: Tom Syrowski; Production
Recording Assistant: Kyle Stevens; Production
Studio Personnel: Tom Syrowski
Billy Joe Bowers
Kyle Stevens; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Cornell; Other

8. Higher Truth

by Chris Cornell

Guitar: Brendan O'brien; Performer
Primary Artist: Chris Cornell; Main Performer
Performer: Brendan O'brien
Chris Cornell; Performer
Vocals: Chris Cornell; Performer
Composer: Chris Cornell; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Cornell; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Billy Joe Bowers; Production
Producer: Brendan O'brien; Production
Recording: Tom Syrowski; Production
Recording Assistant: Kyle Stevens; Production
Studio Personnel: Tom Syrowski
Billy Joe Bowers
Kyle Stevens; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Cornell; Other

9. Let Your Eyes Wander

by Chris Cornell

Guitar: Brendan O'brien; Performer
Primary Artist: Chris Cornell; Main Performer
Performer: Brendan O'brien
Chris Cornell; Performer
Vocals: Chris Cornell; Performer
Composer: Chris Cornell; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Cornell; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Billy Joe Bowers; Production
Producer: Brendan O'brien; Production
Recording: Tom Syrowski; Production
Recording Assistant: Kyle Stevens; Production
Studio Personnel: Tom Syrowski
Billy Joe Bowers
Kyle Stevens; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Cornell; Other

10. Only These Words

by Chris Cornell

Guitar: Brendan O'brien; Performer
Primary Artist: Chris Cornell; Main Performer
Performer: Brendan O'brien
Chris Cornell; Performer
Vocals: Chris Cornell; Performer
Composer: Chris Cornell; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Cornell; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Billy Joe Bowers; Production
Producer: Brendan O'brien; Production
Recording: Tom Syrowski; Production
Recording Assistant: Kyle Stevens; Production
Studio Personnel: Tom Syrowski
Billy Joe Bowers
Kyle Stevens; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Cornell; Other

11. Circling

by Chris Cornell

Guitar: Brendan O'brien; Performer
Primary Artist: Chris Cornell; Main Performer
Performer: Brendan O'brien
Chris Cornell; Performer
Vocals: Chris Cornell; Performer
Composer: Chris Cornell; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Cornell; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Billy Joe Bowers; Production
Producer: Brendan O'brien; Production
Recording: Tom Syrowski; Production
Recording Assistant: Kyle Stevens; Production
Studio Personnel: Tom Syrowski
Billy Joe Bowers
Kyle Stevens; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Cornell; Other

12. Our Time In The Universe

by Chris Cornell

Guitar: Brendan O'brien; Performer
Primary Artist: Chris Cornell; Main Performer
Performer: Brendan O'brien
Chris Cornell; Performer
Vocals: Chris Cornell; Performer
Composer: Chris Cornell; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Cornell; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Billy Joe Bowers; Production
Producer: Brendan O'brien; Production
Recording: Tom Syrowski; Production
Recording Assistant: Kyle Stevens; Production
Studio Personnel: Tom Syrowski
Billy Joe Bowers
Kyle Stevens; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Cornell; Other

13. Bend In The Road

by Chris Cornell

Guitar: Brendan O'brien; Performer
Primary Artist: Chris Cornell; Main Performer
Performer: Brendan O'brien
Chris Cornell; Performer
Vocals: Chris Cornell; Performer
Composer: Chris Cornell; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Cornell; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Billy Joe Bowers; Production
Producer: Brendan O'brien; Production
Recording: Tom Syrowski; Production
Recording Assistant: Kyle Stevens; Production
Studio Personnel: Tom Syrowski
Billy Joe Bowers
Kyle Stevens; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Cornell; Other

14. Wrong Side

by Chris Cornell

Guitar: Brendan O'brien; Performer
Primary Artist: Chris Cornell; Main Performer
Performer: Brendan O'brien
Chris Cornell; Performer
Vocals: Chris Cornell; Performer
Composer: Chris Cornell; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Cornell; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Billy Joe Bowers; Production
Producer: Brendan O'brien; Production
Recording: Tom Syrowski; Production
Recording Assistant: Kyle Stevens; Production
Studio Personnel: Tom Syrowski
Billy Joe Bowers
Kyle Stevens; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Cornell; Other

15. Misery Chain

by Chris Cornell

Guitar: Brendan O'brien; Performer
Primary Artist: Chris Cornell; Main Performer
Performer: Brendan O'brien
Chris Cornell; Performer
Vocals: Chris Cornell; Performer
Composer: Chris Cornell; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Cornell; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Billy Joe Bowers; Production
Producer: Brendan O'brien; Production
Recording: Tom Syrowski; Production
Recording Assistant: Kyle Stevens; Production
Studio Personnel: Tom Syrowski
Billy Joe Bowers
Kyle Stevens; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Cornell; Other

16. Our Time In The Universe

by Chris Cornell

Guitar: Brendan O'brien; Performer
Primary Artist: Chris Cornell; Main Performer
Performer: Brendan O'brien
Chris Cornell; Performer
Vocals: Chris Cornell; Performer
Composer: Chris Cornell; Composer
Lyricist: Chris Cornell; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Billy Joe Bowers; Production
Producer: Brendan O'brien; Production
Recording: Tom Syrowski; Production
Recording Assistant: Kyle Stevens; Production
Studio Personnel: Tom Syrowski
Billy Joe Bowers
Kyle Stevens; Production
Composer Lyricist: Chris Cornell; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

16 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 6 minutes and 50 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

All tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative, Grunge, Psychedelic, Adult Alternative, Contemporary Hard Rock

Label

A&M

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Sep 17, 2015

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

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UPC

602547524072