Need – Hegaiamas: A Song For Freedom
Need
Hegaiamas: A Song for Freedom
Progressive Metal, Hard Rock
Released 17th January 2017
Self-Released
What is it with Greek metal music and me. Every single band/artist I lock my ears on to from Greece, I absolutely love them. I must make an effort to get to Greece one day for a gig or a festival. Need, are a progressive metal band from Athens, they’ve been around since 2004. Hegaiamas: A Song for Freedom is the fourth album from them and it’s good. Like, really good!
I have to say I’m really impressed with this album. There are some absolute powerhouse tunes with solid production. Everything is clear and balanced, with right amount of emotion drawn out of every song. The musicianship on display is pretty damn superb. The band gel together so well and deliver and amazing performance here. They manage to produce a decent amount of atmosphere that lingers across the record. It sounds simply wonderful. The spoken word parts also add to this, in fact the track ‘Iota’ really does make the album feel more of an experience than just a record. They way the performance and production move me on this album is staggering. The vocal performance is excellent had it really draws you in.
Seriously not a bad thing to say about this one other that it’s a damn great record with and amazing atmosphere. The band have clearly grown to a point where they can make great tunes consistently and they really sound great. The melodies are enchanting and the lyrics, captivating. This is really a record you need in your life. I’ve already gone back through their discography and picked up their previous albums. They have a maturity not found in other bands of their ilk. The smooth musicianship coupled with amazing writing makes this record an experience you have to immerse yourself in.
5/5
Mick Birchall
Valkyrian Music 
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