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It was all about the end result and as my confidence during all those prime years was never an issue, there were also never any moments where I took my foot off the throttle.Dubbed the Screaming Elf, the bleak art features a heavily distorted image of the band imposed above an upside-down, burning forest.The photo was shot by Kevin Westerberg, who has also worked with the likes of Nirvana, Radiohead, and R.E.M.
He also gave some brief backstory as well, which you can read below. Read SPINs coverage of Cornell throughout the past 25 years here. There have been many discussions concerning visual philosophy and theory as to what makes something work, and why the opposite holds true. There was no real plan on the day of the album shoot for SUPERUNKNOWN. Most times with every musician, no matter which style of music I was working around the world, there would rarely be a plan. During those jobbing years where there were crazy budgets and infinite patience on the part of all involved, a level of trust was earned. Looking back I suppose my level of trust in the business at this stage was fairly high. To the point where I would think of the atmosphere to create and the technical ability needed to achieve the vision and then we just go for it with the blessings of all the moneymen. If there were no nerves before a big shoot like this one with SOUNDGARDEN, then youre walking dead. ![]() Also, as someone who was born in Seattle but had by then immigrated to the UK, it was even more important. While constructing the idea, I never expected this to somehow ever equate with the fantastic range of musical ideas created on the album. ![]() Side note; I was always disappointed that Matt was cut out of the cover by the crop. Not my choice. Also, where did the name Screaming Elf ever come from Definitely not my choice Good Times. ![]()
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