Static Impulse

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Static Impulse
James LaBrie - Static Impulse.jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 28, 2010
Recorded2010
StudioStudiomega (Varberg)
Genre Progressive metal, melodic death metal
Length50:44
Label Inside Out, Century Media
Producer Matt Guillory, James LaBrie
James LaBrie chronology
Elements of Persuasion
(2005)
Static Impulse
(2010)
Impermanent Resonance
(2013)
Professional ratings
Review scores
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Metal Express Radio6.5/10 [3]
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Static Impulse is the second solo album and fourth solo project by Dream Theater lead singer James LaBrie, released on September 28, 2010. [5] In late August 2010, LaBrie released two songs from the album titled "One More Time" and "I Need You". [6] [7]

Contents

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

Production

References

  1. "James LaBrie Static Impulse Review – Review of Static Impulse by James LaBrie". Heavymetal.about.com. September 28, 2010. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved March 10, 2012.
  2. "Review : James LaBrie Static Impulse :: CD Album Music Review : Craig Hartranft". Dangerdog.com. September 20, 2010. Retrieved March 10, 2012.
  3. "Metal Express Radio". Metal Express Radio. Retrieved March 10, 2012.
  4. "James Labrie – Static Impulse Review". The Music Cycle. October 2, 2010. Archived from the original on October 5, 2010. Retrieved March 10, 2012.
  5. "Dream Theater Singer To Release New Solo Album In September".
  6. "James LaBrie, 'One More Time' -- Song Premiere".
  7. "Dream Theater Frontman James LaBrie Premieres "I Need You" off his New Solo Album – Revolver Music".