From: somms@mit.edu To: somms-digest@mit.edu Subject: Soundgarden Digest, Thursday, 10 Apr 1997 Reply-To: somms@mit.edu Date: Thu, 10 Apr 1997 02:25:11 EDT Sender: saperl The Soundgarden Digest: Thursday, 10 Apr 1997 listadmin: saperl@mit.edu list archive: http://www.sgi.net/soundgarden/archive/ TO UNSUBSCRIBE: email saperl@mit.edu Today's Topics: ...the garden of sound is silent today... revolution the end. fell on black days Its a joke right????? fell on black days.... )c: ugh, no no no no long time listner, first time poster mind riot just like suicide The Bright Side! SOMMSfest 97....the dream is over..... The end of . . . . ... see ya... #somms just like suicide Happy to be included ? 2nd of Karen's Comments whatsoever i feared... its the 4th of July What a great way to come back to mailing list, eh? April 9th, 1997 (It's over.) -- Poetry it's over :.( somebody's best friend died... painted tears across my eyes/rolling stone info You know Somebody Fucking Kill Me Our garden is gone... (long post) rediscover it! fell on black days.... um, stuff. gun [Fwd: #somms] from the mind of Jeremy Re: #somms This Is A Sad Day... "Words we say / never seem to live up to the ones inside our head" No more... times of trouble... A sad day in music more crap from a crapper Re: one more thought.......... Re: This SUCKS!!!! THE FOOLS!!!! WHY? R.I.P. Re: Its a joke right????? Awakenings. . . . My phsyic prediction and Symbolism and the weather ------------------------------------------------------------ From: "Nicolas" Subject: ...the garden of sound is silent today... Hi all, As many of you -I should say "as everybody here"-, I AM SAD ... In this situation, the thing that hurts me the most is that I knew Soundgarden thanks to Nirvana 6 years ago ,and Kurt Cobain Died while I was in a Soundgarden concert exactly 3 years ago. It was in Paris (France) and I'll remember all my life seeing Matt crying when he was leaving the stage. It was the 8th of april 1994. The 9th of april 1997 Soundgarden Broke up. If my theory is right, Layne Staley (the singer of Alice in Chains) should die the 10th of april 2000... I know it's not funny but I'm still in state of shock. Soundgarden became part of me through the years, and knowing that I'll never rush to the CD store to buy their new single or album just makes me crazy. This 4 guys gave me the will to give up the piano (after 10 years) to start playing guitare. The first song that I learnt was mind riot... I JUST CAN'T BELIEVE WHAT IS HAPPENING !!! The 9th of November 1996 I've been to my last Soundgarden concert (in Paris again) and I had the luck to speak to Matt, Chris, Kim and one of their friend. Once they finished to sign autographs to me and 2 or 3 other people, I took some pictures and spoke to them. But after that they went in, their friend, I think his name is mark, (all I know is that he mixed the show during the DOTU tour and that he mixed the unplugged show of alice in Chains -this guy really looks like Kim-) told me that Soundgarden will never record another album. At the begining, I was depressed but after this night which was like a dream, I didn' t really paid attention to what he said...I should have...b/c today everything falls apart...it seems that My heroes always give me up in April ! (remember Kurt) Now, I just wish I'll wake up sweating and say "it was just a bad dream" but it's true, inspite of our will to see this 4 awesome musicians play together again. (even BHS :-)) Time will tell... I just hope that the somms mailing list won't give up -please, Seth... And that they'll continue to do some good music, even separated... Be sure that I share your pain... Nicolas. ------------------------------ From: dumo13@erols.com Subject: revolution My mom remembers where she was when Kennedy was shot... My dad remembers where he was when the challenger exploded... My sister will always remember where she was when OJ was declared "not guilty..." April ninth, nine pm, sitting in my library in front of my computer... Almost rivals april eigth, eh? THE greatest band of all time. Jesus, maybe if I could understand why, I'd feel better. Maybe if we protest enough, they'll reconsider. I say we all camp out on their front lawns and chant our SG faves until they concede to a little group therapy! Imagine the Addicted to Noise headline! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ THOUSANDS OF FANS GATHER TO REUNITE SOUNDGARDEN ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ What will come out of this? 1) Soundgarden tribute bands 2) Soundgarden tribute albums 3) MORE Cornell impersonators in Las Vegas 4) Latest Enquirer: "Badmotorfinger Album cover seen on surface of Mars!" 5) Last show footage for only YOUR SOUL Thank god I got to see them in concert. What becomes of us? Hoping that "one more time around might do it" Chris Dumond PS: Peace ------------------------------ From: "ARIE ELMALEH" Subject: the end. I can't beleive it. I never thought I'd see the day. Well, I know I speak for all of us when I say that we all love Soundgarden and will never stop loving them. ------------------------------ From: Katherine Revel Subject: fell on black days well, i can't believe it. I was sitting in my car waiting to get inspected when i heard the news. I can't believe i heard the news from stuttering john (he's one of howard stern's sidekicks). Anyway i was so upset i almost started crying, but my best friend was with me, and she doesn't understand how i feel about them so i held it in til i got home. As soon as i got home i put them on and started to ball. Not that this makes it any better, but i felt a little comfort knowing that all of you feel the same way as i do, none of my close friends feel like i do about soundgarden. anyway sorry this was so long, just needed to vent and i knew you all felt the same way. katie :( -just when every day seemed to greet me with a smile sunspots are fading now, i'm doing time cause i fell on black days ------------------------------ From: spade Subject: Its a joke right????? It cant be!!! Please tell me this is one late April fools joke. ------------------------------ From: "Mr. Jon North" Subject: fell on black days.... )c: this is a crap crap crappy day......... i should be greatful...i know....but i always have been..that's the most heartbreaking thing....... )c: )c: )c: ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? no matter how many articles i read, how many sites....i can't get it through my thick skull that this has happened..... this is seriously pretty irrelevant, but in a warped kind of sense to me at the moment it seems a little appropriate... you hide your eyes but the ugly truth just loves to give it away you gave yourself if you were mine to give i might throw it away you share but money can't give what the truth takes away throw it away i painted my eyes ugly isn't what i wanted to see i painted my mind ugly isn't what i want to be i don't mind but the truth don't look that good on me throw it away..... ..................- cornell beth. ------------------------------ From: SndGrdn45@aol.com Subject: ugh, no no no no I still can't get it through my head. But it'll never be the same, Ok, we all love Chris. But,so what if he goes solo or whatever. Even though I would get it, it would be so weird for him to be there by himself. Same goes for all of them. It'll never be the same. It'll never be the same. I'm gonna be sick again, - -antonia ------------------------------ From: DeadTerra@aol.com Subject: long time listner, first time poster I've been a lurker on SOMMS for a long time now. This is my first post to this list. I think you all know what its going to be about. Checking my mail today, I couldn't believe what I was reading. Soundgarden, breaking up? How could this be? Chris was just at the Grammies talking about working on some songs for another album. I don't know how to feel. Should I cry? Should I be angry? Should I just live with their decision? I keep living in this denial, thinking to myself, "Bands break up all the time, only to reunite soon after." I seriously want to believe this. The bandmates have known each other too long to just let it go like this. But maybe that's what the whole problem was, they just knew each other too well. I doubt that makes any sense to anyone. Its barely making any sense to me. But I'm too exhausted to explain. People I know keep telling me, "Don't worry...Chris will probably do some solo stuff, Ben joined another band already. You'll see them, its not the end of the world." Little does my friend know that it may not be the end of the world, but it sure as hell feels like it is. And even if the guys do decide to do their own thing, it won't EVER be soundgarden. Right now, I'm listening to DOTU, and staring at the ticket stub I kept from my first, only and now seemingly the last Soundgarden show I will ever see. Boy...am I depressed. ~"Dead" Terra ------------------------------ Subject: mind riot From: Ben Timberlake It's incredible how numb I feel. It hurts to think of all the creation that will never be. But then I think, if each member goes off and does his own thing, that's four times the amount of material, though it probably won't be as incredible as the one concerted effort. So, here's my guesses as to what each guy will do: Chris - solo project (recognizability, ability) Ben - new band, or Hater. Matt - Tone Dogs, or Hater. (probably the former) Kim - chip in on different bands' albums. My heart, heavy as it is, goes out to everyone. -- Ben Ben Timberlake This is the way the world ends Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism pubweb.acns.nwu.edu/~bft718 btimlake@nwu.edu -30- The music lives . . . S O U N D G A R D E N 1 9 8 4 - 1 9 9 7 ------------------------------ From: "Enrique Olavarria" Subject: just like suicide (anticipating a very long digest) yeah i heard the news a couple of hours ago on Noticias MTV, MTV Latino's news. then i got an email from someone who posted to somms-digest. actually, i'm not too sad. i'm sure Hater will continue to put out some great music (and WWC too). Kim will probably come out with some kick ass new project. I hope Chris does something too, maybe a solo thing, that would be great (although i think he's the least probable to continue in the music business). i look forward to more great music from these 4 guys, unfortunately not together. i think they couldn't have chosen a better time to break up, they just put out the last of 5 great albums, they're very big and will be remembered. plus, they did it in a friendly way; great. soundgarden will always be the best band ever. or maybe they will do a Soundgarden Reunion Tour in a week. then they can cover the dates they cancelled. and the list will go on. right? enrique. ------------------------------ From: "Paul Galis" Subject: The Bright Side! There is obviously going to be many good things to come from this break-up. Iam sure we could expect several new bands to form from the ashes of S.G. Chris will more than likely do some solo stuff, Hopefully, and that in itself is magical for me; remember "SEASONS" from the "singles" soundtrack! That song taps a nerve for me. Iam really looking forward to seeing what comes from this whole thing. I think it will be pretty cool. I was fortunate to see Soundgarden 19 times since 1990 and I will miss seeing them another 19 times. I still have some great memories that I can call my own however. They can take the band away from us but they can't Kill the music or the memories we have to call our own. "Life without music would be a mistake" - -NIETZCHE- Black Crowes List: http://www.tapetrading.com/lists/h/o/hotrats@xsite.net.html ------------------------------ From: "ANDRI NADZRI" Subject: SOMMSfest 97....the dream is over..... well.... i guess...everyone else knows about the news..unless they were on Pluto or something.....*sigh* who next?AIC?PJ?do i detect a trend here?...i'm sorry..i'm just so sad.....:(( i was fortunate enough to see SG at least once(thanx caryn..for the ticket..)..i was fortunate to see JCP live..which was my dream... i nearly got to meet the guys..but bad luck just got to me(remember Dave?Aragon..Nov 10'96).... damn..it's so fucking unfair..just to leave like that.... just to end it like that..but i suppose..it's their decision... we have to respect it...no matter what...i wish all the EX-SG's good luck in their future careers...and thank you..for providing an excellent solace for me in your music...... SOUNDGARDEN IS DEAD...LONG LIVE SOUNDGARDEN..... "And i hope it's a sweet ride..."-C.C Andri - --------------------------------------------------------- Get Your *Web-Based* Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com - --------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ From: "Aaron \"McCheese\" Beyer" Subject: The end of . . . . Arrrrrrghhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! At least I saw the "last" tour in the U.S. "I'm thinking of your highness And crying long apon the loss I've found And on the plus and minus Zero Chance of ever turning this around" Mayor McCheese XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Some wild fires Searchout a dry quiet kiss on leaving ------------------------------ From: clindz@wavenet.com (chris) Subject: ... see ya... Ten years from now, we'll all get together and have a good laugh about this day while camping out for SG reunion tour tickets. I hear Alice in Chains will be opening if Layne has gotten his shit together by then. Peace, Chris ------------------------------ From: Caryn Rose Subject: #somms i don't have to remind you, the wake is being held on #somms on the *undernet*. if you get on irc, just type /server us.undernet.org and it'll hook you up to the closest one. - --caryn ------------------------------ From: CL Miller Subject: just like suicide fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days fell on black days they lived like a murder now they've died. . . just like suicide cry for them listen to them mourn them honor them chris ------------------------------ From: NicoleB Subject: Happy to be included Hello Members I'd like to publically thank Seth for allowing the digest members to feel included, by splitting up the digest and delivering part to us early. Thank you Seth. Tell me, am I the only one who doesn't want to hear "Soundgarden was a great band"? It angers me! To me, they're still the greatest and always will be! No past tense. Then again, maybe this is a delayed reaction. Any other psych majors out there? Lets commiserate together!!!! Nicole * * * * * * * * * "Only we're no longer meant to be..." ------------------------------ From: CL Miller Subject: ? and what of our fates? chris ------------------------------ From: COCHRAN_BONNIE/SBCTC@ctc.ctc.edu Subject: 2nd of Karen's Comments I just heard the second part of Karen's comments on break-up, etc. They must be spreading the conversation out in parts. The first one just said the basic stuff we've all heard, mutual, friendly, amicable. I haven't transcribed it yet though. This one was short and a bit different. April 9, 1997 From 107.7 The End, KNDD - Seattle WA Bill Reed: Karen, what do you think Chris is gonna do now? Karen Cornell: You know, well, I don't know, because I haven't talked to him and when I asked about that I was told that if he does have plans, he's not talking and I kind of laughed and said, "Well, Chris is the strong silent type, heavy on the silence." (she laughs) I don't what plans he has. I know he has interests in the music field, he has interests in many areas. He loves to write, as we know. He loves to produce as we know. There are many things that interest him. Whether or not he has any real plans, I would think at this point not. They have been on the road for almost a year. They're exhausted. And I think he wants some time off. And I think that's probably, before he makes any big decisions, I'm sure that that's what he'll do, is take some time off. That was it for that bit. I got the special edition digest a while ago. I knew hearing what everyone else had to say would stir up my emotions. It did. Most of us are feeling the same gamut of emotions. It brought tears to my eyes. Hoping I can make it to the OK tonight. And if I do, that I can make it back to Olympia for work tomorrow! :) Hell, why should I? I can call in for my three day bereavement leave. Bonnie ------------------------------ From: al586556@mail.mty.itesm.mx (Juan Pablo Gutiirrez) Subject: whatsoever i feared... Hi all, I can't describe what I feel right now. In front of the computer all my thoughts are mixed.I hardly post to the list but today news of Soundgarden breaking up is the worst thing I can think right now, and I need to share with you all my feelings, cause here in Monterrey, Mexico nobody can understand the importance of this. I will never forget this day. In school meanwhile I work in a Final paper I took a break to check Seth's page. The astounding news was there "It's Over". I can't breath, in the middle of a room with more than a 100 computers and so students, one of the most important things in my life is over. The distance of twenty minutes from school to my house is so painful.I get in my car take the first Soundgarden tape I see. Superunknown. In my head confusion I just want to get out of there. The first song Let me Drown blast from the back of my head to my feet, I drive so fast feeling so angry with no one in particular. Then is My Wave I cool of a little but I need to get home. Then is Fell On Black Days, so emotional I literally have to pull of the road to breath. A little tear runs trought my eye, I have not cry in three years since my grandfather die. The song ends and I turn off the stereo. Drive silently to home. Right now I feel more relaxed and peaceful but the empty is still there. Many of you have a favorite band beside Soundgarden I don't. Simply, there is no other band to me that could replace them. Reading the digests and hearing that there are more fans like my around the world just make me feel I belong. Right now i remember Nov. 28 Houston, my only Soundgarden concert. That memory will remain forever and getting Matt and Kim autographs and the guitar pick Shroom and I get are a constant reminder of that night. From this point the only thing left is to wish all members of Soundgarden the best luck and wait for more records from them; but it will never be the same. I can't imagine Chris singing without Matt behind in the drums or Kim writing songs for other singer, etc. I hope Hater continues too. Also thanks for all the wonderful music you wrote definitely it change my life.And to you all sommsters around the world who open my eyes to Soundgarden songs that otherwise I will never like. I wonder what would happen to the list and the page, what will be the future of us as a community. Today is a turning point, we no longer will heard new music from this four guys together again.Songs like Christy and Cleaning my Gun will be left an may never see the light. Writing all this has been really good,Now I plan to take all my cd's and heard from Screaming Life to DOTU all alone, an afternoon of me and Soundgarden. A simple tribute to the greatest band of the world, in my very humble opinion. And the time will place them in the right spot, but forever will stand the memories of their carrer among us. - -Juan Pablo I you can't find someone to share your thoughts feel free to e-mail me. ------------------------------ From: KMoran1051@aol.com Subject: its the 4th of July I want to express my thoughts on the devastating news. Yes it is devastating that we know longer will hear the passion, fire and power of the greatest band ever. Yes it is devastating that we can no longer expect another SG album. Yes it is devastating, that I will no longer have anything to look forward to like another SG concert. and Yes, I will never ever be able to see another SG show and actually talk with them. But, life has not ended, and we should all feel supportive and continue to support them in their projects. Each of them are so talented and full of so much potential that we will still get great stuff from each of them, even though they wont be together.any more. Yes, they did inspire my life in so many ways, but hey who are we to judge them about the deicions they make about their careers. We knew it would ahve to end eventually. It just came a little early and unexpected. But, no matter what they do indivdually, it will be great and we should look forward to those times. We should be excited for them and anxious to see what is next. I have to admit, I cried when I heard. Yes I am emotionally attached, but a true fan doenst pass judgement a true fan is always there and supportive. Im sure they realized how bad we will all feel, but i'm glad they music for themselves and not for us that is how it should be. That is why they are who they are. They need to do what is best for them, Believe me Im glad there happy happiness sparks great music. They will never lose me as a fan and I hope I dont lose any of you in SOMMS as you all know the meaning of great music. I look forward to hearing you responses and I look forward to hearing some incredible stuff from all of SG. They will be missed but never forgotten. May the SG be with you, and may your love of music never cast a shadow. Vikki ------------------------------ From: Moon Druid Subject: What a great way to come back to mailing list, eh? This weekend I heard the Stolen Prayers demo disc. I've decided that it summarizes my experience with Soundgarden. The first time I heard the songs, I wondered when they were over. I labored to get through Nowhere But You. I cringed when I heard the electronic cymbols. Now I'm dying for more. More that I'll never get. Sorry if you guys aren't fans of poetry... neither am I. For some strange reason, it seemed like the right thing to do. And it worked... I feel better now. Which is important, because I have 40 pages to read about Herbie Hoover. So who was it that was selling those two tapes with all the Soundgarden b-sides on them? Are you still selling them? Heh... do you think that a collector's group that wants to capitalize on this will beat you to it :-) Moon Druid ------------------------------ From: Moon Druid Subject: April 9th, 1997 (It's over.) -- Poetry April 9th, 1997 (It's over.) by Mike Ferguson A routine check, just to find the guitar tabs for "Nowhere But You" I'd been looking around for them, but lost track of them It will be easier if you just get them again, I told myself So I did And that's when it struck My body tingled I never knew the band meant so much to me Four guys with two guitars one bass one drum set And one voice All of them breaking up after twelve years Most of which I hadn't even heard of them for and even more of which I hadn't even listened to them for They have decided to pursue other interests There is no word of their future plans One of them just joined a side project but I suppose it's not a side project anymore They have mutually decided to disband 8th Grade Summer, or Freshman Summer, your preference I remember it very well Black hole sun won't you come They were the only words I remembered from their video But I was consumed by them It took two stores to find the album but I found it So I bought the album and it sat in the car alongside Candlebox's first Something I don't listen to anymore I didn't even like the songs the first time I listened to them They were okay, but I had heard better, I thought Who could have guessed I would reach the point I'm at now? Writing this as a release of whatever it was that built up inside me... It's working too I was listening to a disc of demos pulled right from somebody's drawer and I wondered if they would return in new forms on another album I counted the years and I told myself that they'd be releasing their seventh album either next year or the year after that I was wondering if they would switch bandmates so many times that they'd end up disliked and obscure like Black Sabbath has become I remember Rolling Stone saying that the band's singer would be a great solo artist And I told myself that Seattle bands never became solo artists I envisioned somebody from the Seattle scene being interviewed and saying that nobody from Seattle ever goes solo I remember having that conversation and saying why I think that Soundgarden is brilliant and not just another thing I wonder why these things have all gone through my head in the past week I put the first album I bought of theirs into my stereo after I read about the breakup I'll be going down for the rest of this slide while the rest of you harvest the souls I'm the wreck of you, I'm the death of you all I'm the wreck of you, I'm the break and the fall Blowing the pieces, belong to the wind When the whole thing blows away I won't pretend ------------------------------ From: spierce@mpls.k12.mn.us (Sandy Pierce) Subject: it's over :.( all i can say about soundgarden calling it quits is that i'm glad i love them so much and that they gave us all this good music and i'm so thankful i got to see them live once even if it was three years ago.... it's not like this is the end of the world... this seems like it'd be a good time to actually do that soundgarden covers (by list members) thing, as a tribute type deal. for the love of soundgarden, amanda p.s. reading all of your messages really made me sad... ------------------------------ From: Cornell32@aol.com Subject: somebody's best friend died... Hey, y'all. What can I say that hasn't been said? We're all heartbroken. This band is what has brought us together. This band has been the sole reason I met all the people I am friends w/ online, one of which has become one of my dearest friends online or otherwise. They've given me years of excitement, happiness, beauty, giddiness, fantasies, and something to live for when there seemed to be nothing else. I now feel even more fortunate that I got to tell Chris, "Thanks for making my life so much better!"... Even as I sit here crying, I think back to all the ways they have enhanced my life, and I know they always will. I hope we can all continue to celebrate Soundgarden together. Thanks for some great times, guys... Love always, Leslie Thinking of your highness, and lying long upon the loss I've found... ------------------------------ From: RachelMak@aol.com Subject: painted tears across my eyes/rolling stone info on this very very sad day, its most important 2 remember the enjoyment Soundgarden has brought all of us over the years. Still, I feel like my best friend died. I can't believe I'll never see Soundgarden live ever again. well, here is the most info I found. It comes from the rolling stone AOL site (yeah i know chris would be disappointed) but it has some quotes and refers to Ben being a big part of the break-up. rachel :( :( :( :( Soundgarden Splits : Grunge pioneers call it quits to pursue other projects After 12 years and five albums, Soundgarden formally called it quits this morning in a statement issued by their label, A&M Records. Although the statement said the group was disbanding to "pursue other interests," sources have speculated that frustration with touring, artistic differences and tension with bassist Ben Shepherd also contributed to the breakup. "Kim [Thayil] and Chris [Cornell] sat down the other day....and they said, 'Look, we've accomplished everything we've wanted to do, there's a lot of pressure for us to be Soundgarden, people's jobs depend on us, but we've done it all, we've been to the mountain and back, maybe it's time for us to try something different for a while," says a source close to the band. Another reason for the split was Shepherd, Soundgarden's third bassist, who reportedly walked offstage during the middle of the band's February 9 performance at the Neal Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu. The show turned out to be the band's last. Shepherd also irritated his bandmates by saying he was going to leave Soundgarden to devote all his time to his side project Devilhead, according to Shelly Gossard of Loosegroove Records, Devilhead's label. "Kim told me this had been coming for a while," says the source. "They had actually been considering it since Ben's little temper tantrums in Australia and Hawaii. The very end of the last tour, the writing was on the wall for them. They had not been happy for a very long time." The entire statement reads: "After twelve years, the members of Soundgarden have amicably and mutually decided to disband to pursue other interests. There is no word at this time on any of the members' future plans." Members of Soundgarden have long been involved in various side projects. Cameron and Shepherd formed the band Hater with friends in 1993 and released an album on A&M. More recently, guitarist Thayil and drummer Matt Cameron played on the new album from Pigeonhed, a side project formed by Screaming Trees producer Steve Fisk and Satchel singer Shawn Smith. ROBERT LEVINE with TOM ------------------------------ From: Robert Gunnip Subject: You know I guess today's event is as good a reason as any for me to make my semiannual post. I'm just glad I didn't have any more classes to attend after I heard. Of course, I listened to all the albums today... just got to Switch Opens... made a few tears come again- it has that kind of sound, you know? Nobody here understands how JUST four guys making music could mean so much to me, but you do (there's an awful lot of you!). Thanks ------------------------------ From: Andy Subject: Somebody Fucking Kill Me Hey guys, I rarely post but I there is something I need to say. Let me explain my situation. I go to school here at Northwestern, where my life is miserable at hell. Every afternoon I look forward to going to my room after class, playing Rusty Cage, Pretty Noose, and especially Zero Chance. Chris said in an interview once that he writes of melancholic themes because people can relate to them, and it makes people feel better to have company. Now the only company I give a damn about is dead. Cornell is a god, and as much as want to see Cameron an Thayil (and I guess fucking Shephard) behind him, I simply want to hear Cornell's passion again. I didn't listen to alternative when Cobain copped out, and now that I do I often reflect on what it must have felt like. I'm glad I didn't listen to it then, because I love Nirvana and I would've wanted to join him. And now Soundgarden is gone. I'm sorry, that's just too much. It's funny the band wants to thank all of us for our support. They supported me. Do they realize that they don't just entertain with their music, but they inspire and elevate us. They make me improve as a person. Soundgarden is number 1 forever. Oh my god...kill me now. Andy ------------------------------ From: Wednesdayj@aol.com Subject: Our garden is gone... (long post) Yes, I know this is like the millionth letter from a hysterical mourning Soundgarden fan... But we're in this together, somehow we'll get through this... This is how I feel. I turned on the computer, and there it is -- "Soundgarden calls it quits". At first, I didn't believe it. I wouldn't *let* myself believe it. I was like, "No, this isn't true. This isn't true..." And then it began to sink in... I read the same horrible message over and over until the words blended together through my tears. Then I ran upstairs, threw myself on my bed, and sobbed uncontrollably. I felt like a piece of myself was gone, missing, never to be had again. Then my denial and despair turned to complete anger. "How could they do this? How could they fucking do this?!" I screamed. My friends and family tried to comfort me. "None of them are dead." Yes, thank God. "They'll still make music. Chris Cornell will still make music." But goddamnit, it's not the SAME. It will *never* be the same. I have never seen Soundgarden live. And now I never will. We've all been hit pretty hard by Soundgarden deciding to break up. I feel devastated. This is the worst news I've heard in a while. And honestly, I'm angry. How could four extremely talented men stay together for 13 years and just abruptly end it all? Soundgarden was a phenomenal band. I feel a true personal inspiration and connection with them. They were the only band who wrote songs I could indentify with. Chris Cornell is truly a poet, and a beautiful man, inside and out. I am proud to say that he is my idol. I respect all of Soundgarden totally - For the music, their love of the fans, and being great guys. I respect the decision they made, no matter how wrong I feel it is. But Soundgarden is a band that *will* be around for years... Even though they will no longer make the beautiful music we all so loved. I'll miss them with all my heart and soul. Soundgarden was, is, and always will be a part of my life. ~ Wednesday ~ =*( Just when every day Seemed to greet me with a smile Sunspots have faded And now I'm doing time Cause I fell on Black Days... ~ Chris Cornell S O U N D G A R D E N {R.I.P.} ------------------------------ From: David Miller Subject: rediscover it! Hey everyone, yeah, when I heard the news I was totally pissed too, but when I got home, I just went straight to my room, lit all my candles, cried some, and BLASTED SG! It was the greatest and worst feelings I've had. It sounded so good and true, listen to it now, it means so much more. I think everyone took them for granted, nobody ever said 'I was totally scared that they were going to break up after Ben walked off stage in Hawaii'. Everyone totally appreciates them on here, but now they're gone. Don't live in the past, the mailinglist is still alive. SG is still alive. We're just lucky enough that a lot of us got to see them play live, and some even met them last tour. Don't hate them, it's what they want, it's their life. I respect them for taking a lot of time to think it over and not do anything they would regret. SG will live forever through us, don't forget. Dave Miller ********************************************* *quote of the week: * *"Your friendship is a fog that dissapears * *when the wind redirects" -Zach De La Rocha,* *Rage Against the Machine * ********************************************* *CD in heavy rotation: * *Frank Zappa - Hot Rats, 1969 * ********************************************* ------------------------------ From: "Mr. Jon North" Subject: fell on black days.... this is a crap crap crappy day......... i should be greatful...i know....but i always have been..that's the most heartbreaking thing....... )c: )c: )c: ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? no matter how many articles i read, how many sites....i can't get it through my thick skull that this has happened..... this is seriously pretty irrelevant, but in a warped kind of sense to me at the moment it seems a little appropriate... you hide your eyes but the ugly truth just loves to give it away you gave yourself if you were mine to give i might throw it away you share but money can't give what the truth takes away throw it away i painted my eyes ugly isn't what i wanted to see i painted my mind ugly isn't what i want to be i don't mind but the truth don't look that good on me throw it away..... ..................- cornell beth. ------------------------------ From: James D Seymour I am sad. I do not know what else to say. I haven't sent mail to the list in some time, however I am now compelled to. It has been a wonderful 12 years with this band and we should all be thankful for this. I can't help but feel that part of who I am is now gone. I grew up on Soundgarden and their music is permanently part of my spirit. I am sorry to each of you for the loss we have all experienced. I love the band as a unit and as for now that is gone. The music is ours' forever. Thanks for the music guys. This is definitely a Black Day. "Why doesn't everyone believe in loneliness / Stand up and Everyone will see your holiness..." ------------------------------ From: Luck's Last Match Subject: um, stuff. Fisrt of all, the light stuff. Is it Pigeonhed or Devilhead that kim appears on? and is it worth buying? i would look on the page, but netscape has been giving me some trouble recently. Secondly, i am so glad that i have seen SG twice. I made a list today of the four bands that i must see before i die: Soundgarden, Cracker, Pavement, and The Tea Party. Well, i've seen Cracker four times, and soundgarden twice, thank whatever holy being you worship. And i learn today that Pavement is coming to raleigh! yes!!!!!! i'm still in too much of a haze over that to be depressed about soundgarden yet... And on another side note, the tea party have a U.S. album deal and will probly have a U.S. tour this summer or fall, which means a venue within driving distance. Life isn't so bad. Now, what i want to know is what will happen next? Don't SG still have a contract w/ A&M? How many albums are left on it? Could they release a live album and a "Greatest hits" thingy to fulfill the leftover albums? or even maybe a b-sides collection? Chris will always make music imho, it's in his soul. the question is whether he will share it w/ fans or not. Matt has the greatest feel ever for time, and i wouldn't be surprised if tone dogs got some marketing soon. Kim can do whatever he wants, which may be to sit back and chug beer. I have no clue. and as for Ben, i could see him doing a solo project... KTMS must never disband, tho! it is written! actually typed, but you get the photograph. well, actually, the text...aaargh! adios, before i get any stupider. -j "Why settle for the spark when you can set the whole world on fire?" - -Sonny Corinthos, General Hospital. ------------------------------ From: LoudLoveCC@aol.com Subject: gun It's starting to sound pretty good right about now. I'm telling you right now I wanna die. I want to wake up right now. I wanna kill someone. GOD DAMMIT, I WANNA ASK THEM WHY? why why why why why and fucking why do I love them so much, that I can't even think about anything else normally, and now this? Do they get off on causing me pain? I was miserable enough w/ thinking I'll never see them in concert, now I fucking know it'll never happen. Dammit, I want to hate them so much, but I'm not capable. Damn you damn you damn you. damn you. Can I have my heart back now that you've stolen it and have now stomped on it w/ your damned docs? Do you mind telling me why you proceeded to make heart stopping, soul stealing, mind boggling music and then stop abrubtly only to break a million hearts, that don't mean a thing to you? I know I sound incredibly bitter.... maybe I am. It's just that these guys were in so much of my life, and now I feel cheated. I know that they have their lives to think about, but I still can't grasp reality. Well, good night.... sleep tight for me, they're gone....... It's fucking over. "Remember I love you, love you(SG & you guys)" love, lissa aka hootchie in pain =( ------------------------------ From: gene Subject: [Fwd: #somms] This is a multi-part message in MIME format. - --------------0C45BA54D831EEBA30085D21 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Just wanted to let everyone know this is still happening right now. - -- gene - --------------0C45BA54D831EEBA30085D21 Content-Type: message/rfc822 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline Return-Path: clr@nwlink.com Received: from MIT.EDU (SOUTH-STATION-ANNEX.MIT.EDU [18.72.1.2]) by pe.net (8.6.12/8.6.12) with SMTP id TAA13243 for ; Wed, 9 Apr 1997 19:26:08 -0700 Received: from montana.nwlink.com by MIT.EDU with SMTP id AA13941; Wed, 9 Apr 97 22:08:58 EDT Received: from port26.annex5.nwlink.com (clr@port26.annex5.nwlink.com [206.129.19.26]) by montana.nwlink.com (8.8.5/8.7.3) with SMTP id TAA16721 for ; Wed, 9 Apr 1997 19:08:55 -0700 (PDT) Date: Wed, 9 Apr 1997 19:08:55 -0700 (PDT) Message-Id: <1.5.4.16.19970409181313.1b2f48e2@mail.nwlink.com> X-Sender: clr@mail.nwlink.com X-Mailer: Windows Eudora Light Version 1.5.4 (16) Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" To: somms@MIT.EDU From: Caryn Rose Subject: #somms i don't have to remind you, the wake is being held on #somms on the *undernet*. if you get on irc, just type /server us.undernet.org and it'll hook you up to the closest one. - --caryn - --------------0C45BA54D831EEBA30085D21-- ------------------------------ From: jeremy Subject: from the mind of Jeremy well, unless you live in a cave, you know by now that Soundgarden has broken up. As far as i'm concerned, it was coming long ago.Several factors and events point to this. first, the hawaii argument second, the summer vacation - their first since the bands conception i believe third, the lolla troubles - Ben wasn't a happy camper fourth, Ben joins Devilhead as a side project. i'm glad to see them go now being respected than to put out crappy albums and call it quits. if you ever want to know what pains hide behind me pull your heart away from me and place it in the undertow - me, spur of the moment its not the end of the world, listen to new music: Helmet, Handsome, Dino Jr, Drain STH, Moby, Failure, Dogma remember the past, don't live in it. jeremy - not a current list member ------------------------------ From: Rita Subject: Re: #somms On Wed, 9 Apr 1997, Caryn Rose wrote: > Date: Wed, 9 Apr 1997 19:08:55 -0700 (PDT) > From: Caryn Rose > To: somms@MIT.EDU > Subject: #somms > > i don't have to remind you, the wake is being held on #somms on the > *undernet*. if you get on irc, just type /server us.undernet.org and it'll > hook you up to the closest one. > > --caryn > how in HELL do you get into this......i'm trying and trying and trying and god damn it i can't get in.....really don't need this stress today. help? ritaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa ------------------------------ From: cornell@loon.norlink.net (paul smith) Subject: This Is A Sad Day... Why...Dammit, This sux, Why did They Split...Why...*Sad* *Tear*...I Cant Believe It...I am In Denial...Why...Why....Why.... "Peace...Love...And Empathy" [Kurt D. Cobain] ------------------------------ From: The Guitarist-2001 Subject: "Words we say / never seem to live up to the ones inside our head" and right now I don't think I even have any words formed in my head yet... ...I first heard about this from a friend who was browsing the page for tablature and found the notice . . . my first thought was that it was a bit late for an April Fool's joke . . . but after going through 3 digests for the same day I guess it's true after all . . . April 9th...the end... ...I never got to see them live...I haven't even known of them that long, haven't had the privelege that most of you have had that have known them since Ultramega OK or whatever . . . I won't even have all those memories . . . all I've got is two or three years and now what to look forward to? . . . ...I read that quote from something or other posted to the digest about them talking about being "around the mountain and back"...as if they're at the top and could only go down...man, from where they are/were they could only go UP!... ...as some have said though, at least they're still alive and well and we can hope for some new good side projects (maybe even an eventual reunion?-crossing fingers)... I read that Karen is supposed to be on something called The End? fitting name... well, most of you all probably have your own thoughts and emotions filling your heads, so it's probably like I'm talking to a wall, but I just had to say SOMEthing... so what now? I don't think we should close down the list and page just yet . . . we've still got this (the list)...each other... we can't just throw this away with it... we can still do that old SG covers by list members thing (I'm too depressed to add the "y") . . . we can look to whatever they do next . . . I dunno... The Guitarist-April 9th, 1997 "A tout le monde A tout mes amis Je vous aime Je dois partir These are the last words I'll ever speak And they'll set me free" - A Tout Le Monde, Megadeth, Youthanasia ------------------------------ From: Tessa Subject: No more... All I can think is that there are so many SG songs that are lurking there in the back of their minds...that none of us will every hear and enjoy. This has got to be one of the worst days of my life...and since I only got into SG about a year ago I feel like I missed so much! After I had such a good day...I came home and read the e-mails. The initial shock just about killed me...and I have to sit an exam tomorrow. Like I'm going to be able to do ANYTHING tomorrow... RIP forever. Tessa :( ------------------------------ From: #1 Brat this is so hard. i'm not sure what else to do. the tears haven't stopped, my head still isn't clear... but i've gotta do something. if anyone out there tells you "it's just a band" or "you'll get over it"... tell them to GO FUCK THEMSELVES!!!!! what can i say? i've loved Soundgarden for almost exactly 3 yrs now. i've seen them 4 times, and those 4 days were some of the greatest of my life. i am forever thankful to a band that words can hardly describe... the only words i can think of right now which even remotely do them justice is *pure magic*. Soundgarden - such a perfect, beautiful name for such a beautiful band - has inspired me, comforted me, made me feel that i wasn't alone, given me anthems - music and poetry that's given me hope, strength, incentive, that's thrilled me, and that's at times truly saved me. no one in the world - past, present or future - can or will compare to Soundgarden. I keep thinking, 'how can they have let this happen? how can *he* have let this happen?' those words "nothing can break me at all"... how can he have abandoned them? how can he have abandoned us? doesn't he - don't they - know that w/out them the world is a cold, gray place? that it's lost so much of it's excitement? how can they give up and let go? when i found out, so much of the hurt was b/c it all happened so fast. and i screamed, i pounded & kicked the walls. those words - "Soundgarden broken up" hurt so much to see and hear. just weeks ago Chris said they'd be back in the studio... and he was sincere. i don't understand, i don't know what to think right now. when i first heard, i felt a degree of sadness close to what i felt when Kurt Cobain and passed away. and it's scary. it's those words, "broken up." and i also keep thinking of the line in "ziggy stardust" - "when the kids had killed the man i had to break up the band." but it's not like that at all. we don't know what the story is - and for the life of me i just can't understand - no matter how bad it is - how it could make them break up. but i know that they love and appreciate us - and we know what incredible, wonderful people they are. we know that they love what they do, and they would never give it up or let go. and they're still with us - they're not dead. and that makes me think of a proverb i heard just a few days ago -- "hope is the last to die." as long as they're with us, there's no reason why they can't - and won't - get back together. they're our heroes. but that doesn't mean they can't have problems that they need time to straighten out. that doesn't mean that they desperately need time off for their mental or physical health. that doesn't mean Chris can't get writer's block, he's *not* invincible. no one is. but let's give them the credit they deserve -- they're ALIVE, they're some of the most gifted, talented people ever, they're strong, they're smart, they're fighters, and they're good. they have integrity, they do what they do for themselves, b/c they love it - and maybe to keep doing that they need some time to themselves, on their own, to rest. THIS DOES NOT MEAN FOREVER!!! never give up hope - sometimes it's all we have. if i could say something to them, right now... it would be... I LOVE YOU, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU, I'LL NEVER STOP LISTENING TO YOU'RE MUSIC SENT STRAIGHT FROM HEAVEN EVERYDAY... I WOULDN'T BE WHO I AM AS A WRITER, AS A CREATER WITHOUT YOU... I MIGHT NOT BE ALIVE WITHOUT YOU. I LOVE YOU. ALWAYS. "head high like a song you like" "i praise to you... nothing ever goes away" "nothing can break me at all" Forever a Soundgarden Lover, ~Lorraine ------------------------------ From: "J. Grotelueschen" <00058275@bigred.unl.edu> Subject: times of trouble... hey all...long time no see... yes, you read the header correctly...grote here. crawling out of the woodwork in these dire times. i didn't find out until about 6 p.m. today...i just kind of sat there and vegetated. stared blankly. tried to breathe regularly, but with little success. what can you say? like my mom told me after my father passed away last year...we tend to lead our lives with the assumption that things will continue to progress the way they are. truly forward-thinking individuals also make plans based on the possibility of future "bad things," or, happenings and occurrences that would be considered significant obstacles. what NO ONE plans for is the absolute worst-case scenario...the nightmare. a death, disaster or in this case, the breakup of one of the finest bands on the face of the green earth. damn right, i'm overdramatizing. those of you who know me here know that's what i do. but dadgummit...it's applicable here. i dunno... i'm just trying to sort this out like everyone else. sure, life goes on. my love for soundgarden will go on, too. like caryn astutely stated, it's far better that they called it quits before the music became insincere, stale and just plain un-soundgarden. whether or not that would have happened in the near future is anyone's guess, but i for one am willing to give them the benefit of the doubt...four artists as talented as those comprising the now-defunct sg (boy, typing that is going to take some getting used to) have certainly earned their stripes in their craft, and they know best... still, it's a hard pill to swallow. please, dear sg chums (you know who you are)...drop me a line and we'll chat. i'm not re-subscribed or anything like that, so don't bother replying to me here...although i'll probably check on the digest off and on, as long as it's still up and running (which i hope it is for quite a while...if anyone has displayed the fortitude to go against all odds and make things happen, it's the esteemed list-admin and web-guru we all know and love...keep it up, seth...i think i speak for a sizable group when i say that your work has been inspirational for all of us...and will continue to be, sg or no sg [pardon the seemingly callous commentary]). i can think of no better memorial to a legendary band than a website of the caliber that we sg freaks have become so attached to at somms...ah well...my sentimentality is beginning to drip, so i'll give it a rest... write me, mi amigos... 'til then... grote 00058275@bigred.unl.edu ------------------------------ From: corning@innet.com Subject: A sad day in music Like most of you, I was happily listening to the extraordinary music of Soundgarden on my way home from work, singing along like everything's peachy, & all the stupid people I deal w/at work everyday forgotten--then I turn on my computer at home & I'm shocked. I had to double check the date to make sure I didn't miss some kind of sick left-over joke from April 1. Damn. I respect that they feel they have to move on, but, well...damn. My first date with my (now) husband was at a Soundgarden show back in '90...sniff. Well, at least I got to touch Chris & slightly bump into Kim before diving back into the crowd to avoid the evil bouncer! Still have the incredible pictures to prove it! I guess we just have to remember all the fun & look forward to their future offerings, albeit separately. Just another hard-core fan, Nikki ------------------------------ From: Rita Subject: more crap from a crapper so i have been in front of this computer for a record number of hours today....you all got my shocked post, then my sad post, now my mad post. yeah i'm pissed off and flaming mad, but i just have no energy to yell. the following is a transcript (sort of) of a conversation between me and my mother. Mother: whats wrong with you? who died? Me: soundfuckinggarden broke up Mother: is that why you screamed oh god! Me: thanks for the sensitivity mother Mother:well how long have they been around? a year Me: TRY 12 YEARS!!!! Mother: oh, but they've only been popular recently right? Me: yeah so? Mother: so looks to me like they made their money and ran made their money and ran? foolish monkees loving baby boomer woman.. *sigh* i'm just confused as hell and really don't know the point of this message.....i usually listen to the boys in times like these (depressed, lost, devestated) but i can't, i just can't..its just a reminder that they're gone gone gone gone. i really admire those of you able to put them on.....sweet god, i have 3 two hour+ pjstarr mtv compliation tapes coming in the mail soon......how am i supposed to watch??????? shroom said it best, a part of us died today... thanks for listening sommsters, you guys make great shrinks, <<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>> ------------------------------ From: alisa brozena Subject: Re: one more thought.......... Doesn't it feel like the world is different all of the sudden? *_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_* Heal my wound without a trace and seal my tomb without my face, I'm going to the only place... -C. Cornell *_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_* ------------------------------ Subject: Re: This SUCKS!!!! THE FOOLS!!!! From: kalyssa@juno.com (Katie E Williams) Ok.. I don't mean to sound judgmental or anything but you kind of need to do some rethinking.. I mean, you're right, every song does have its own meaning, and that should make Soundgarden that much more special to you.. nobody says you can't wear your t-shirts or listen to their music.. This whole breakup thing should make you realize that much more how wonderful Soundgarden is/was.. I personally plan to go into mourning and deck myself out in Soundgarden gear and probably annoy the hell out of my friends by listening to unending Soundgarden music... and you have no right to call them fools.. they obviously didn't have everything every band wants because otherwise they wouldn't have broken up.. they don't owe anything to you or the rest of us.. they only owe music to themselves and they would be denying themselves what they really want if they stayed together (at least I guess so).. anyway.. I went through my own pissed off stage concerning them breaking up.. I still am somewhat mad, but if it's what they really want then I guess it's for the best.. hey, maybe if we're lucky they'll do one last show for fan-club members only (assuming they all stay in Seattle) ~Katie On Wed, 09 Apr 1997 15:55:14 -0700 Josh Verley writes: >Okay! When I first heard I was a little sad. I mean, Soundgarden was >one >of the ONLY bands that really knew how to make music! Every song they >made had its own meaning, and its own...well... you know! I don't know > >what I will do with all my Soundgarden shirts and CDs and stuff. I >wont >ever be able to use any of it again! THIS SUCKS!!!! They are FOOLS for > >doing this. They had things that ever band wants! I wish I could see >them >now. I would kick the shit out of them! I know they want a chance to >do >other things, and they can. But they can make music too! > > >"When I hand in my love I'll be done...." > > ------------------------------ From: java4u@sos.net Subject: WHY? I just came home around 9:30 from play practice and have been crying ever since. I remember walking through that door, and at the same moment my mom and my sister said Soundgarden have broken up. Is this some kind of sick joke? I ran up to my room, and listened to the radio, as the DJ spilled the horrible news I new it was true. I feel as though half of my body has ripped off. I have been crying non stop, I love them. At least they're still going to stay into music, but it won't be the same as them being SOUNDGARDEN. =( Peace Love Empathy Rachel ------------------------------ From: "McMahon Potvin" Subject: R.I.P. SOUNDGARDEN R.I.P. 1985-1997 THIS TOTALLY SUCKS......... ANY WAY YOU LOOK AT IT, IT SUCKS........... "and i'm left....behind......as the seasons go on by......" -C.Cornell "....THE MUSIC THAT WE MADE....THE WIND HAS CARRIED ALL OF THAT AWAY... LONG GONE DAY....." - Mad Season Again, this news truly sucks big time... how the hell am i supposed to go out and pass my fuckin' exam this afternoon..... A LETTER TO THE BAND FROM ME: Thank you Soundgarden for makin' me fail my exam........ Thank you for so many good times spent while playin' your songs.... thank you for all the partys where we got fucked listening to 4th OF JULY ,SEASONS, JCP, ROOM A THOUSAND YEARS WIDE..... thank you for countless memories.... i think i'll have a lot of trouble listening to your cds from now on... thank you for the influence... thanx. um, i'm too shocked to go on with this.... I sincerly hope the mailing list will survive this truly devastating shit. can't wait for the Cornell record... DOES ANYBODY ELSE FEEL LIKE THEY JUST AGED 10 YEARS?........I feel so weird to be almost worshipping a band that doesn't exist anymore........i guess that's what our parents went through in the late seventies... CAN ANYONE RELATE TO THESE FEELINGS? ANYONE? "she lived like a murder by she died JUST LIKE SUICIDE....." -Soundgaden See u guys later, Marc ------------------------------ From: firebug@canuck.com Subject: Re: Its a joke right????? > It cant be!!! Please tell me this is one late April fools joke. i wish, this just plain hurts. ------------------------------ From: "Jamie C." Subject: Awakenings. . . . how fucking ironic. the band (YOT) that was formed in 91 and disbanded in 96 is back together as of yesterday. . . the same day the band that we were so greatly influenced by breaks up. fuck this shit. . . - -- - -JAmiE C. - -------------------------------------- "two of us, that's dangerous. . ." (BC) - -------------------------------------- YOT HomePage: www.toptown.com/TOOCOOL/YOT/index.htm - ---------------------------------------- ------------------------------ From: Wyn Subject: My phsyic prediction and Symbolism and the weather This is a note I wrote this morning as I caught the bus to uni after reading at 5.30 am this morning about the Soundgarden break up. before I write it up though as I was getting here I realised as i was listening to Jesus christ pose on my walkman that it is possible that at least at 5.30 this morning and maybe even until now I may be the only person in Australia to know of the break up because it is now 8am and there has been no news of this on either triple j or triple z and most of the subscribers at least from what i can see in brisbane have uni accounts so they probably haven't read any of this stuff or because of the time in adeliade or perth it is still very early. This morning when I woke up my first thought was am I phsyic or what simple because of the semi- concious dream i had been having about my alarm clock and then it went off. But we will now just ignor that and go with am I physic or what? thought. No, I didn't have any previous indications as to whether they had broken up before I read my mail. Although it wasn't the best sort of mail to read at that time of the day when your just getting up to go to uni, but I read it got ready and walked to the bus stop. AS I was walking I looked up and noticed the Dark clouds that were hanging only over the eastern side of the sky to me this could have some kind of symbolism. Considering that the Western side was all cear and blue with a few nie fluffy white clouds (possible meaning that the west is a clear futer and a good future perhaps and the east ios the past and should be put behind us). Then when I got to the bus stop and sit down to wait for the bus, I think it may finally have sunk through and I almost started crying but fought that off then within a few seconds it starts raining which wasn't helping me any. I shall leave you to decide as to whether you should believe what I said or laugh at it but it all seemed important at least at the time i thought it if not the time i wrote it. Bronwyn s1041486@student.gu.edu.au & wyn@powerup.com.au ------------------------------ End of somms Digest [Volume 3 Issue 85] ***************************************