Chris Cornell has defended his new solo album, after it was criticised by fans and critics, as well as, as previously reported, Trent Reznor, who labelled the Timbaland-produced LP "embarrassing" via Twitter. Cornell said in an interview with Alternativeaddiction.com: "Older American fans don't like it because they are typically my core fans that really supported me in Soundgarden and really loved that band. To them that's kind of who I am, I'm that guy in that band, and I'm that guy who wrote those songs".
He continued: "I'm thrilled with the album that I made. I think it's really exciting. I have listened to it as much or more than any album I have ever made. As a songwriter and creative person, I have to do what makes me happy. That changes, it goes into different worlds".