Static Impulse
| Static Impulse | ||||
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| Studio album by James LaBrie | ||||
| Released | September 28, 2010 | |||
| Recorded | 2010 | |||
| Genre | Progressive metal, melodic death metal, progressive rock[1] | |||
| Length | 50:44 | |||
| Label | InsideOut, Century Media | |||
| Producer | Matt Guillory, James LaBrie | |||
| James LaBrie chronology | ||||
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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.[2] In late August 2010, LaBrie released two songs from the album titled "One More Time" and "I Need You".[3][4]
This album features a more melodic death metal approach while still keeping the progressive elements from the previous albums. The album features screaming vocals by drummer Peter Wildoer, while James LaBrie performs his usual clean vocals. In addition to the screaming vocals, and clean vocals, the album also feature backing vocals by keyboardist Matt Guillory making this the first album to feature his voice. Guillory also sang on the demo versions of all the album tracks.
Track listing
Standard edition
All lyrics written by Guillory and LaBrie except where noted.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Digipack bonus tracks
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 13. | "Jekyll or Hyde" (Demo)" | 3:48 |
| 14. | "Coming Home" (Alternative mix)" | 4:23 |
Reception
Static Impulse was met with generally favorable reviews.
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Metal Express Radio [6] | (6.5/10) |
| Danger Dog [7] |    |
| The Music Cycle [8] | |
| About.com [9] | |
Personnel
- James LaBrie - lead vocals
- Marco Sfogli - lead & rhythm guitars, programming, additional bass, mixing
- Matt Guillory - keyboards, programming, background vocals, additional screams, Lead vocals on "Jekyll or Hyde (Demo)"
- Ray Riendeau - bass
- Peter Wildoer - drums, screaming vocals
Production
- Arranged & Produced By James LaBrie & Matt Guillory
- Engineered By Matt Guillory, Johan "The Ant" Ornborg, Ray Riendeau & Marco Sfogli
- Pre-Production By Matt Guillory & Marco Sfogli
- Vocal Editing By Alex Durand
- Mixed By Jens Bogren & Marco Sfogli
- Mastered By Jens Bogren
References
- ↑ PROG Magazine, Nov 2013
- ↑ "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".
- ↑ "'Static Impulse' Track Listing Unveiled".
- ↑ "Metal Express Radio". Metal Express Radio. Retrieved 2012-03-10.
- ↑ "Review : James LaBrie Static Impulse :: New Music Review :: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Progressive Metal, Progressive Rock :: CD Album Music Review : Craig Hartranft". Dangerdog.com. 2010-09-20. Retrieved 2012-03-10.
- ↑ "James Labrie - Static Impulse Review". The Music Cycle. 2010-10-02. Retrieved 2012-03-10.
- ↑ "James LaBrie Static Impulse Review - Review of Static Impulse by James LaBrie". Heavymetal.about.com. 2010-09-28. Retrieved 2012-03-10.