Unified Theory (band) Shinn, they regrouped with Smith in Seattle and, with the addition of former Pearl Jam drummer Dave Krusen, formed Luma in 1998. The following year, they released a self-titled EP before renaming themselves Unified Theory, after Albert Einstein's unified field theory, releasing their self-titled debut album in 2000. Unified Theory toured in support of their album and began recording their second album. However, in 2001, the band disbanded with Smith citing a "sudden lack of chemistry" for the breakup. Their second album "Cinematic" was eventually released in 2006. Guitarist Christopher Thorn and bassist Brad Smith were members of alternative rock
Unified Theory (band) "a little too much like its members' former projects." However, "there are a couple of unique gems in the derivative dust." "The Stranger" stated that the album "sounds like Jane's Addiction, but not as hard." "Classic Rock" stated that the band's "self-titled debut has to be one of the most exciting, spiritual albums of recent times" and that "their sound combines flashes of the off-the-wall genius that was Blind Melon's calling card, the odd reminder of the 90s Seattle scene and a whole host of fascinating influences." In support of the album, Unified Theory performed a number of dates in