Static Impulse
2010 studio album by James LaBrie
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating About.com [2] Danger Dog [3] Metal Express Radio 6.5/10[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
Title 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
Title 13. "Jekyll or Hyde (Demo)" 3:48 14. "Coming Home (Alternative Mix)" 4:23
Personnel
James LaBrie – lead 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
^ PROG Magazine, Nov 2013
^ "James LaBrie Static Impulse Review – Review of Static Impulse by James LaBrie" . Heavymetal.about.com. September 28, 2010. Retrieved March 10, 2012 .
^ "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 .
^ "Metal Express Radio" . Metal Express Radio. Retrieved March 10, 2012 .
^ "James Labrie – Static Impulse Review" . The Music Cycle. October 2, 2010. Retrieved March 10, 2012 .
^ "Dream Theater Singer To Release New Solo Album In September" .
^ "James LaBrie, 'One More Time' -- Song Premiere" .
^ "Dream Theater Frontman James LaBrie Premieres "I Need You" off his New Solo Album – Revolver Music" .
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