Soundgarden, “Birth Ritual” The soundtrack to Cameron Crowe’s Singles was, like the movie itself, a snapshot of an early-’90s Seattle scene overflowing with bands that deserved to be in the frame (minus Citizen Dick). It’s less oppressive as some of the more punk tracks on the album (not to mention what appeared on earlier EPs Screaming Life and Fopp) and Cornell’s ability to turn a scream into something beautiful can certainly be heard on this early single. Soundgarden, “Flower” Appearing on Soundgarden’s 1988 LP Ultramega OK, which received a superb reissue earlier this year, “Flower” sounds like the band that was yet to come. In mourning his premature passing, and in memory of his life and legacy, we offer 15 of his best songs.ġ5.
In addition to his singing, Cornell proved himself a formidable songwriter, narrating sometimes sentimental, sometimes tragic tales. Later in his career-amid five solo LPs, three albums with the supergroup Audioslave and one-off tribute project Temple of the Dog-Cornell elevated his peers through his vocal mastery weaving between their instrumental prowess. In fact, that penchant for creating and delivering memorable memories was one of the key factors distinguishing Cornell’s first major band, Soundgarden, from its grunge contemporaries like Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Mudhoney. Although he started his musical career as a drummer, Cornell’s abilities to turn a banshee shriek into a melodious howl thrust him into the spotlight. He was the voice of a generation, a movement, a style of music that will forever hold a critical place in rock history.
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