Lena Hall Obsessed: Chris Cornell Вђ“ Вђњlike A Stone" Now

While the original 2003 Audioslave hit is known for Cornell’s brooding, soulful baritone and Tom Morello’s unique guitar solo, Hall’s version focuses on the and vulnerability of the lyrics.

Hall’s choice to cover "Like a Stone" highlights the song's themes of . Chris Cornell once noted the song was about sitting in a quiet place and waiting to meet those we've lost—a sentiment that Hall brings to life through her "explosive" vocal range. Lena Hall Obsessed: Chris Cornell While the original 2003 Audioslave hit is known

Justin Craig, who collaborated with Hall to create "stripped-down" and "vocal-intensive" arrangements. Musical Interpretation of "Like a Stone" Lena Hall Obsessed: Chris Cornell Justin Craig, who

Throughout 2018, Hall released a new EP on the first Friday of every month, each dedicated to an artist she was personally obsessed with. The series covered diverse icons like David Bowie, Radiohead, and Nirvana, ending with Cornell as the 12th and final installment. December 7, 2018. Label: Ghostlight Records / SKB Records. December 7, 2018

Critics have described Hall's work on this EP as balancing "entrancing angst" with a "robust" singing style that remains "deceptively delicate" where needed.

Tony Award winner concluded her year-long musical marathon, the Obsessed series, in December 2018 with a raw and emotionally intensive tribute to grunge legend Chris Cornell . The standout track, a cover of Audioslave’s “Like a Stone,” showcases Hall’s signature ability to blend Broadway’s storytelling depth with a "robust" rock edge. Context: The "Obsessed" Series