Static Impulse | ||||
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Released | September 28, 2010 | |||
Recorded | 2010 | |||
Studio | Studiomega (Varberg) | |||
Genre | Progressive metal, melodic death metal, progressive rock [1] | |||
Length | 50:44 | |||
Label | Inside Out, Century Media | |||
Producer | Matt Guillory, James LaBrie | |||
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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.
All lyrics are written by Guillory and LaBrie except where noted
No. | Title | Length |
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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 |
No. | Title | Length |
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13. | "Jekyll or Hyde (Demo)" | 3:48 |
14. | "Coming Home (Alternative Mix)" | 4:23 |
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