Static Impulse

Static Impulse
Studio album by
James LaBrie
ReleasedSeptember 28, 2010
Recorded2010
StudioStudiomega (Varberg)
GenreProgressive metal, melodic death metal, progressive rock[1]
Length50:44
LabelInside Out, Century Media
ProducerMatt Guillory, James LaBrie
James LaBrie chronology
Elements of Persuasion
(2005) 		Static Impulse
(2010) 		Impermanent Resonance
(2013)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
About.com[2]
Danger Dog[3]
Metal Express Radio6.5/10[4]
The Music Cycle[5]

Static Impulse is the second solo album and fourth solo project by Dream Theater lead singer James LaBrie, released on September 28, 2010.[6] In late August 2010, LaBrie released two songs from the album titled "One More Time" and "I Need You".[7][8]

This album features a more melodic death metal approach while still keeping the progressive elements from the previous albums. Aside from LaBrie's usual clean vocals, the album also features harsh vocals by drummer Peter Wildoer and backing vocals by keyboardist Matt Guillory, who also sang lead on the album's demos.

Track listing

Standard edition

All lyrics are written by Guillory and LaBrie except where noted

No.TitleLength
1."One More Time"4:16
2."Jekyll or Hyde"3:46
3."Mislead"4:18
4."Euphoric"5:09
5."Over the Edge" (Guillory, Sfogli, LaBrie)4:20
6."I Need You"4:11
7."Who You Think I Am"3:57
8."I Tried"3:58
9."Just Watch Me"4:18
10."This Is War"4:30
11."Superstar"3:32
12."Coming Home"4:24

Limited edition digipak bonus tracks

No.TitleLength
13."Jekyll or Hyde (Demo)"3:48
14."Coming Home (Alternative Mix)"4:23

Personnel

  • James LaBrie – lead clean vocals
  • Marco Sfogli – lead and rhythm guitars, programming, additional bass, mixing
  • Matt Guillory – keyboards, programming, backing vocals, additional screams, lead vocals on "Jekyll or Hyde (Demo)"
  • Ray Riendeau – bass
  • Peter Wildoer – drums, screaming vocals

Production

  • Arranged and produced by James LaBrie & Matt Guillory
  • Engineered by Matt Guillory, Johan "The Ant" Ornborg, Ray Riendeau and Marco Sfogli
  • Pre-production by Matt Guillory and Marco Sfogli
  • Vocal editing by Alex Durand
  • Mixed by Jens Bogren and Marco Sfogli
  • Mastered by Jens Bogren

References

  1. ^ PROG Magazine, Nov 2013
  2. ^ "James LaBrie Static Impulse Review – Review of Static Impulse by James LaBrie". Heavymetal.about.com. September 28, 2010. Retrieved March 10, 2012.
  3. ^ "Review : James LaBrie Static Impulse :: New Music Review :: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Progressive Metal, Progressive Rock :: CD Album Music Review : Craig Hartranft". Dangerdog.com. September 20, 2010. Retrieved March 10, 2012.
  4. ^ "Metal Express Radio". Metal Express Radio. Retrieved March 10, 2012.
  5. ^ "James Labrie – Static Impulse Review". The Music Cycle. October 2, 2010. Archived from the original on October 5, 2010. Retrieved March 10, 2012.
  6. ^ "Dream Theater Singer To Release New Solo Album In September".
  7. ^ "James LaBrie, 'One More Time' -- Song Premiere".
  8. ^ "Dream Theater Frontman James LaBrie Premieres "I Need You" off his New Solo Album – Revolver Music".