Take one look around my profile and it wouldn't take a genius to figure out that I'm a rabid "grunge" fan (god I love that term!), heck I would almost always refuse to put anything else on while I'm going through my daily rounds at GameSpot, it's also true that for the time being I'm nether-lip-deep listening to the newest album Carry On by Chris Cornell. No it's not another lame review like my last one but rather a brief overlook on the album and the man credited for it.

Carry On is a great piece of work, it will quench the thirst of anyone who has been following Cornell's previous work. Most of the songs nicely carry on the ethereal and stony vibe from Euphoria Morning (hence the name, Carry On, not too difficult is it?). Almost all of the songs are what one would expect from Cornell, but there are exceptions, some good and some just plain inconsistent (yet inspired). I'm yet to go through all the words and stuff but seeing whatever I've been able to go through I assure you it's all patented Cornell.

Despite most of the reviews I've been reading lately the album is not what it's been labelled it as, it's actually quite awesome. After being bombarded by a trio of by-the-numbers albums by Cornell's previous commitment Audioslave, it was actually quite refreshing to dip my ears in Mr. Cornell's other-worldly, often soothing and sometimes out-of-place collection of melodies.

Just last night I was watching the MMM interview of Chris Cornell in Youtube it was clearly evident that Mr. Cornell is no longer the angst-ridden man he used to be (whoa, Am I quoting somebody?). The whole thing can be found divided into four parts in Youtube, the interview is based mostly around the album and questions from the audience, but a deeper look on Cornell, his appearance, his choice of words will make you wonder..."what the cheese happened to this guy, didn't he used to hold a [expletive] bullhorn to his mouth and screech like hell?" Throughout the whole thing he kept on speaking about his family, settling down, his family and France. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy that Mr. Cornell has at last found solace and happiness, but please don't go overboard looking like a total sap. But actually I really don't care how Mr. Cornell presents himself, as long as he continues making great ear-stuff I'm a happy camper.