Also, Kev, you need to check out JLB's solo albums post-Mullmuzzler. Those are really good.
What's the best one? What songs stand out?
All 3 albums are awesome from beginning to end. I would get all 3 and listen to them chronologically. You won't be disappointed.
I didn't want to give this kind of comment, but it's fairly true.
Elements of Persuasion has one heck of a band, including Mike Mangini on drums, Matt Guillory on keys, and Marco Sfogli on guitar, and it's a prog metal album, emphasis on metal. Songs mostly written by LaBrie and Guillory. Standout tracks (for me) include Crucify, Invisible, and Lost.
Static Impulse saw a new bass player (Ray Riendeau) and new drummer (Pete Wildoer, who auditioned for DT along with Mangini, Minneman, etc). The album has a touch of melodic death metal, with some harsh vocals supplied by Wildoer, but they still retain their prog metal feel and have a great energy. Standouts (for me) include One More Time, Jekyll & Hyde, Misled, Euphoric, Over The Edge, Who You Think I Am, and Coming Home (so, most of the album lol).
Impermanent Resonance features the same band and same style as
Static Impulse. Standouts for me include Agony, Undertow, Holding On, Lost in the Fire, Amnesia, and I Will Not Break.