finetune artist: Temple of the Dog

This one-off project involved members of Seattle, USA-based bands Mother Love Bone and Soundgarden, and was recorded as a tribute to the late Andrew Wood, former Mother Love Bone vocalist. The "band" comprised Chris Cornell (vocals), Matt Cameron (drums), Mike McCready (guitar), Stone Gossard (rhythm guitar) and Jeff Ament (bass). Signed to A&M Records, the album received widespread critical acclaim immediately following its release. The music fused the Doors/Joy Division/Stooges fixation of Mother Love Bone with the harder, dirtier and at times funkier rhythms of Soundgarden. It was a moving, powerful and genuine tribute to the first casualty of the 90s Seattle scene. Gossard and Ament later formed Pearl Jam. In October 2003, the band members reunited onstage at a benefit concert in Santa Barbara, California.

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(1991) Temple of the Dog

Hunger Strike
Say Hello 2 Heaven
Call Me a Dog
Reach Down
Wooden Jesus

VALlewellyn on 2007-08-20 13:47:34.903:
I am way impressed with Temple of the Dog! I love chris Cornell. Glad to knwo that there is more to be had.
cappii01 on 2007-06-23 15:06:39.997:
The world lost a great performer in Andrew Wood, however, his roots sprang forth into two of the most dominant bands to ever rock and roll! Pearl Jam and Soundgarden. This album is a showcase of talent within itself. Chris Cornell's haunting voice, Matt Cameron's percussion, Stone and Mike's awesome guitar and Jeff's Bass make for the perfect combination.