Following the demise of Soundgarden, one wondered what would happen to the collective parts of the band, especially vocalist Chris Cornell. This solo album was the first piece of the puzzle.
Those who were looking for a Soundgarden clone would be immediately disappointed. That was me when I first bought the album. I wanted the power and the angst of those great songs that that band produced.
What you find instead is an album of softer alternative tracks, driven by Cornell's vocals in an almost melancholy way. Once you get past the disappointment of the direction he has taken on the album, it is quite likeable. OK, maybe you have to be in the right mood to enjoy it (I know I have to be), but in a similar way to Zakk Wylde's Book Of Shadows, it has its place in the world.
What Euphoria Morning does do is showcase Cornell's unique voice on a different range of songs than has been heard before this. It was a nice stopover before moving on to his next big project, which turned out to be Audioslave.
Rating: Worth a listen in your more mellow moments. 2.5/5
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