Taylor Momsen on “powerful and rare” Chris Cornell: “His work speaks to me on a level that nothing else does”
Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless has been reflecting on the genius of Chris Cornell and her love of Soundgarden.
The Pretty Reckless toured with Soundgarden on the last tour with Cornell in 2017, which was cut short due to his sudden passing. Her reflections about his work land after the release of new album Dear God from The Pretty Reckless, in which she explores grief and depression.
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Speaking to NME, she says, “I can only speak for me, I can’t speak for the world, but for me all of Chris Cornell’s work speaks to me on a level that nothing else does. When something touches you that way, it’s hard to put into words just exactly why.
“There is just this connection, and it’s like it is speaking to you on a level that is so deep that it feels like a part of you. I’ve listened to his solo work and to Soundgarden so many times, but every time I listen to them, it evokes something different in me.”
She adds, “There is the sheer amount of depth and sensitivity and aggression… [but] also, it’s so smart. It’s musically exquisite and complex — like this never-ending onion where you discover something new about it and about yourself every time you listen to it. I think that is so powerful and so fucking rare. It’s coming from a place that’s so deep and so powerful that it touches your soul.”
Momsen is also asked about the recent news that Soundgarden are hoping to release the final album they worked on with Cornell before his death. According to guitarist Kim Thayil, it had always been a goal for the band to complete the record, and releasing it would feel like a gift to the fans, and to Cornell too.
Momsen says, “Oh, man, I don’t think that’s my place to talk about. But what I will say though is that I love those guys. I’m so excited and proud of them and everything that they are doing, and just stay tuned.”
The news of the project arrived alongside the announcement that Soundgarden were due to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.
Speaking to Rolling Stone at the time, Thayil said: “Our objective and goal was always to complete that. I probably have OCD enough to not want to leave something unfinished or incomplete like that, so I think the more we can attend to our body of work and our catalogue…
“I think everyone in the band feels that way. I don’t just want to attend to my work, but the collective work, and in this case specifically, the work of Chris.”
The Pretty Reckless’ new album, Dear God, is out now. Find out where to catch them on tour via their official website.
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