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The Weekly Playlist: Chris Cornell

The former Soundgarden frontman has left behind his most recent bandmates in Audioslave, and is about to release a new solo album. For this latest tour, Cornell promises songs from his entire career. Here are 10 we’d like to hear him play

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1 “Big Dumb Sex” (Soundgarden, Louder Than Love, 1989) This ode to, well, big dumb sex is meant as a joke, but we don’t think Axl Rose got that when Guns N’ Roses recorded a cover in 1993.

2 “Say Hello 2 Heaven” (Temple of the Dog, Temple of the Dog, 1990) Cornell’s tribute to his late friend Andrew Wood (singer of Mother Love Bone) is touching and powerful.

3 “Slaves & Bulldozers” (Soundgarden, Badmotorfinger, 1991) A perfect encapsulation of Soundgarden’s sludgy metal sound.

4 “Seasons” (solo, Singles Original Soundtrack, 1992) This early acoustic solo track presages the singer-songwriter approach Cornell would later take on his post-Soundgarden debut.

5 “Fell on Black Days” (Soundgarden, Superunknown, 1994) A giant among equals on Soundgarden’s best and most successful album.

6 “Zero Chance” (Soundgarden, Down on the Upside, 1996) A trippy little number from the underrated Soundgarden swan song.

7 “Moonchild” (solo, Euphoria Morning, 1999) Cornell’s first solo album is a mixed bag, but this Zeppelin-y tune proves he has the chops to go it alone.

8 “Set It Off” (Audioslave, Audioslave, 2002) Loudly announces the return of the monster supergroup.

9 “Doesn’t Remind Me” (Audioslave, Out of Exile, 2005) A catchy, layered tune that proves Audioslave weren’t just about in-your-face rock.

10 “Original Fire” (Audioslave, Revelations, 2006) Brings it all home with an homage to the early Seattle scene.

April 6, 8:20 p.m., free (also performing: Teddybears, Army of Anyone, Big & Rich and Cowboy Troy). Fremont Street Experience, www.vegasexperience.com.

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