Static Impulse
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Static Impulse |
| type | studio |
| artist | James LaBrie |
| cover | James LaBrie - Static Impulse.jpg |
| released | September 28, 2010 |
| recorded | 2010 |
| studio | Studiomega (Varberg) |
| genre | Progressive metal, melodic death metal |
| length | 50:44 |
| label | Inside Out, Century Media |
| producer | Matt Guillory, James LaBrie |
| prev_title | Elements of Persuasion |
| prev_year | 2005 |
| next_title | Impermanent Resonance |
| next_year | 2013 |
| :: |
| name = Static Impulse | type = studio | artist = James LaBrie | cover = James LaBrie - Static Impulse.jpg | alt = | released = September 28, 2010 | recorded = 2010 | venue = | studio = Studiomega (Varberg) | genre = Progressive metal, melodic death metal | length = 50:44 | label = Inside Out, Century Media | producer = Matt Guillory, James LaBrie | prev_title = Elements of Persuasion | prev_year = 2005 | next_title = Impermanent Resonance | next_year = 2013
| rev1 = About.com | rev1Score = | rev2 = Danger Dog | rev2Score = | rev3 = Metal Express Radio | rev3Score = 6.5/10 | rev4 = The Music Cycle | rev4Score =
Static Impulse is the second solo album and fourth solo project by Dream Theater lead singer James LaBrie, released on September 28, 2010. In late August 2010, LaBrie released two songs from the album titled "One More Time" and "I Need You".
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 = Guillory and LaBrie, except where noted | title1 = One More Time | length1 = 4:16 | title2 = Jekyll or Hyde | length2 = 3:46 | title3 = Mislead | length3 = 4:18 | title4 = Euphoric | length4 = 5:09 | title5 = Over the Edge | note5 = Guillory, Sfogli, LaBrie | length5 = 4:20 | title6 = I Need You | length6 = 4:11 | title7 = Who You Think I Am | length7 = 3:57 | title8 = I Tried | length8 = 3:58 | title9 = Just Watch Me | length9 = 4:18 | title10 = This Is War | length10 = 4:30 | title11 = Superstar | length11 = 3:32 | title12 = Coming Home | length12 = 4:24
Limited edition digipak bonus tracks
| title13 = Jekyll or Hyde (Demo) | length13 = 3:48 | title14 = Coming Home (Alternative Mix) | length14 = 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
References
- (September 28, 2010). "James LaBrie Static Impulse Review – Review of Static Impulse by James LaBrie". Heavymetal.about.com.
- (September 20, 2010). "Review : James LaBrie Static Impulse :: CD Album Music Review : Craig Hartranft". Dangerdog.com.
- "Metal Express Radio". Metal Express Radio.
- (October 2, 2010). "James Labrie – Static Impulse Review". The Music Cycle.
- "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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