Audioslave Rocks Out

I am still in shock at how great Audioslave played last night at Roseland Ballroom in NYC; And I have the bruises and gross-sweaty clothes to prove it.

Definitely a crowd pleaser, the show was mainly original compositions, with Rage and Soundgarden favorites mixed in. You could tell the crowd was happy with the selection because the mosh pit was pretty crazy. It began pretty tame, but as Cornell moved into "Spoonman," the pit really opened up. It was funny to see teens and middle-aged alike flailing around and beating the crap out of each other. At one point in the show I saw a more well-dressed couple on the side bopping their heads and moving around. I couldn't help but think that ten years ago they were my age, seeing Cornell front Soundgarden. And last night, the kids were probably at home with the babysitter while they were holding onto a piece of youth. I only wonder now what they though of the show.

The two most memorable moments: Cornell playing an acoustic version of "Black Hole Sun" and unveiling the new single "Your Time Has Come." Negatives: Vocals were not mixed high enough and the concert was too short.

Below Is the Setlist:

Set it Off
Exploder
Your Time Has Come (from Out of Exile)
Like a Stone
Spoonman (Soundgarden)
Gasoline
Drown Me Slowly (from Out of Exile)
Doesn't Remind Me (from Out of Exile)
Be Yourself (from Out of Exile)
Bulls on Parade/Sleep in the Fire (Rage Against the Machine)
Outshined (Soundgarden)
Shadow on the Sun

Encore:
Black Hole Sun (Chris Cornell, solo Acoustic)
I Am the Highway
Show Me How to Live
Killing in the Name Of (Rage Against the Machine)
Cochise