Chris Cornell, Carry On
With Carry On, Cornell reactivates the solo career he abandoned after 1999's Euphoria Morning to front the defunct Audioslave. The result features his theme song for Casino Royale (''You Know My Name'') and a cover of ''Billie Jean.'' Yes, that ''Billie Jean.'' Release date: 6/5

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