Temple of the Dog is the sole studio album by the Seattle supergroup Temple of the Dog, released on April 16, 1991. Conceived by Soundgarden‘s Chris Cornell as a tribute to late Mother Love Bone singer Andrew Wood, the project features members of Soundgarden and Pearl Jam, including Eddie Vedder, Mike McCready, Stone Gossard, Jeff Ament, and Matt Cameron.
Key Tracks
“Say Hello 2 Heaven“: A tribute to Wood.
“Hunger Strike“: The notable hit featuring a duet between Cornell and Vedder.
“Reach Down”: An 11-minute song with an extended guitar solo.
Impact
Initially a moderate seller, the album achieved mainstream success in 1992 following the breakthrough of Pearl Jam and Soundgarden, and it has since been certified Platinum.
The album is available for streaming on major platforms like Spotify, YouTube Music, and Apple Music.
Chris Cornell (July 20, 1964 – May 18, 2017)
Andrew Wood (January 8, 1966 – March 19, 1990)