Static Impulse

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]

Static Impulse
Studio album by James LaBrie
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
James LaBrie chronology
Elements of Persuasion (2005) Static Impulse (2010) Impermanent Resonance (2013)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
About.com	[2]
Danger Dog	[3]
Metal Express Radio	6.5/10[4]
The Music Cycle	[5]

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

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

All lyrics are written by Guillory and LaBrie except where noted

Limited edition digipak bonus tracks

No.	Title	Length
13.	"Jekyll or Hyde (Demo)"	3:48
14.	"Coming Home (Alternative Mix)"	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

1. PROG Magazine, Nov 2013
2. "James LaBrie Static Impulse Review – Review of Static Impulse by James LaBrie". Heavymetal.about.com. September 28, 2010. Retrieved March 10, 2012.
3. "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.
4. "Metal Express Radio". Metal Express Radio. Retrieved March 10, 2012.
5. "James Labrie – Static Impulse Review". The Music Cycle. October 2, 2010. Retrieved March 10, 2012.
6. "Dream Theater Singer To Release New Solo Album In September".
7. "James LaBrie, 'One More Time' -- Song Premiere".
8. "Dream Theater Frontman James LaBrie Premieres "I Need You" off his New Solo Album – Revolver Music".