James Labrie, known internationally as the lead singer of Progressive Metal icons Dream Theater, embarks on uncharted waters with his fourth solo album, titled “Beautiful Shade of Gray,” out May 20, 2022 on InsideOut Music. The first single and opening track of the album “Devil In Drag” is launched. Watch the video clip created by Wayne Joyner through the YouTube player below:
The record begins (and ends) with the track “Devil In Drag,” which emerges as a wall of synthesizers and acoustic strumming before exploding into a full-blown ensemble. LaBrie‘s comment on the song:
“The song is about an initially good individual who along the way has lost touch with his roots becoming selfish, narcissistic and devoid of principles and values. ‘Devil In Drag’ is written from the point of view of someone who has known this guy all his life and seeing him now asks ‘what happened?’“
“Beautiful Shade of Gray” will be released on Limited CD Digipak, 180g LP + CD and digitally. The artwork was edited by Thomas Ewerhard. Preorder available at this link: https://jameslabrie.lnk.to/BeautifulShadeOfGrey
Tracklist:
- Devil In Drag
- SuperNova Girl
- Give And Take
- Sunset Ruin
- Hit Me Like A Brick
- Wildflower
- Conscience Calling
- What I Missed
- Am I Right
- Ramble On
- Devil In Drag (Electric Version)