Japanese edition of the former Soundgarden vocalist's 1999 solo debut with two bonus tracks added, 'Can't Change Me' (French Version) and his contribution to the 'Great Expectations' soundtrack, 'Sunshower'. 14 tracks tota... more »l, also featuring the single 'Can't Change Me'. 1999 release.« less
Japanese edition of the former Soundgarden vocalist's 1999 solo debut with two bonus tracks added, 'Can't Change Me' (French Version) and his contribution to the 'Great Expectations' soundtrack, 'Sunshower'. 14 tracks total, also featuring the single 'Can't Change Me'. 1999 release.
"Please be aware that Japanese import CD's cost what they cost due to currency differences. Because Japanese-manufactured CD's cost more intrinsically, the labels often require 1-2 bonus tracks for inclusion in order to entice Japanese buyers to buy the local version rather than an imported one. This practice has nothing whatsoever to do with bilking foreign fans. The bands usually do not have any say in the matter: either they fork over some bonus material, or the album doesn't get released in Japan. I thought most music fans knew this, and it amazes me that some are so publicly ignorant.
Oh, very good album, by the way.
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Undeniabley A Solid CD.
B. Burk | Tulsa, OK United States | 01/12/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"It's extermely rare when a cd comes around that meets your expectations and exceeds them. This cd does just that. A cd that breaks all molds and trends and follows a path only given to the artist. Sure the sounds are modern but All-Out Original. No constraints on this album either, Chris flows from one style and genre to the other and often crosses boundries within a given song. If you like music where the theme is surrounded around genuine creativity this is the cd for you! We all know how phenomenal Cornell's voice is, and in the category of delivering he doesn't fall short. If you want a cd that you can play over and over again, and doesn't die after the second spin, this is the cd for you. ENJOY."
Wow! I never realized!!
tonya parham | Martin, TN USA | 01/09/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Having always loved Soundgarden, I looked forward to Chris' solo debut! However, it completely amazed even me. The lyrics are profound and beautiful. His voice has never sounded better. A truly amazing album."
Even the black cat sitting on the bed is great!
tonya parham | 11/19/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I've just read the review about the album with bonus tracks...I have the standard album already , and i LOVE it so much. And i really would like to hear the other 2 songs though. Tracks number 3-5-9 and 12 are really great... i love the purity and the flexibility of the lyrics.. What I've just written may sound ironic, but if you love lyrics that are NOT straight-forward, and if you already love Cornell, this album will be a great company for you while riding your bike, or driving alone..."