The Roads We Choose – A Retrospective
Chris Cornell · 2007
76 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · alternative metal
A haunting collection of Cornell's most profound tracks, blending raw emotion with powerful melodies.
The Roads We Choose – A Retrospective is an album by Chris Cornell, released in 2007. A haunting collection of Cornell's most profound tracks, blending raw emotion with powerful melodies. This retrospective album highlights Cornell's impact on rock music, featuring classics like 'Black Hole Sun' that have become anthems of the grunge era. The compilation received critical acclaim for its curation, reminding listeners of Cornell's profound songwriting and vocal prowess, solidifying his legacy within the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Roads We Choose – A Retrospective sound like?
A haunting collection of Cornell's most profound tracks, blending raw emotion with powerful melodies. Rooted in alternative rock and hard rock.
What makes The Roads We Choose – A Retrospective by Chris Cornell notable?
This retrospective album highlights Cornell's impact on rock music, featuring classics like 'Black Hole Sun' that have become anthems of the grunge era. The compilation received critical acclaim for its curation, reminding listeners of Cornell's profound songwriting and vocal prowess, solidifying his legacy within the genre. Released in 2007, 'The Roads We Choose – A Retrospective' encapsulates Chris Cornell's journey through the grunge movement and his evolution as a solo artist. This compilation showcases his greatest hits from both Soundgarden and his solo career, following his commercial peak in the late '90s and early 2000s, before he pursued further artistic exploration.
How many songs are on The Roads We Choose – A Retrospective?
The Roads We Choose – A Retrospective has 17 tracks, running approximately 76 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 No Such Thing 3:44
- 2 Black Hole Sun Standout 5:18
- 3 Hunger Strike Standout 4:06
- 4 Outshined 5:10
- 5 The Day I Tried to Live 5:19
- 6 Fell on Black Days 4:42
- 7 Spoonman 4:06
- 8 Blow Up the Outside World 5:45
- 9 Be Yourself 4:39
- 10 Original Fire (acoustic) 3:22
- 11 Show Me How to Live 4:37
- 12 Can’t Change Me 3:23
- 13 Say Hello 2 Heaven 6:24
- 14 Like a Stone (acoustic) Standout 3:50
- 15 Black Hole Sun (acoustic) 4:36
- 16 You Know My Name 4:00
- 17 Arms Around Your Love 3:34
Release Date
January 1, 2007
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
76 min 43 sec
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