The World Needs a Hero by Megadeth - Uhune

ALBUM

For a legion of hard rock fans put off by the rap-metal of bands like Korn or the saccharine output of innumerable and interchangeable bubble-gum acts dotting the pop landscape, Dave Mustaine is a guitar-wielding hero. Following the daring experimentalism of 1999's RISK (which alienated the band's more narrow-minded fans), THE WORLD NEEDS A HERO finds Megadeth returning to the high-flying, well-oiled riffing characteristics of earlier works like COUNTDOWN TO EXTINCTION and RUST IN PEACE.

Despite hired gun Al Pitrelli taking over on guitar from departed speed merchant Marty Friedman, ominous numbers like "Recipe For Hate...Warhorse," "Disconnect," and "Burning Bridges" are still infused with the kind of speedy trip-hammer riffs and melodic arrangements that always made Megadeth more than just another thrash metal band. Despite penning "Return To Hangar," (a hard-hitting sequel to the conspiracy theory anthem "Hangar 18"), Mustaine continues firmly looking forward. Hence the incorporation of non-metal nuances into material like the melancholy instrumental "Silent Scorn" (featuring a duet with Bob Findley's muted trumpet) and the elegant string arrangements intertwined with a soaring guitar solo that makes "Promises" an effective tale of lost love. Add HERO to the Megadeth canon of thinking man's metal.

1. Disconnect

Performer: Megadeth; Performer
Primary Artist: Megadeth; Main Performer
Composer: Dave Mustaine; Composer

2. The World Needs a Hero

Performer: Megadeth; Performer
Primary Artist: Megadeth; Main Performer
Composer: Dave Mustaine; Composer

3. Moto Psycho

Featured Artist: Megadeth; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Megadeth; Main Performer
Performer: Megadeth; Performer
Composer: Dave Mustaine; Composer

4. 1000 Times Goodbye

Performer: Megadeth; Performer
Primary Artist: Megadeth; Main Performer
Composer: Dave Mustaine; Composer

5. Burning Bridges

Performer: Megadeth; Performer
Primary Artist: Megadeth; Main Performer
Composer: Dave Mustaine; Composer

6. Promises

Performer: Megadeth; Performer
Primary Artist: Megadeth; Main Performer
Composer: Dave Mustaine
Al Pitreli; Composer

7. Recipe for Hate... Warhorse

Performer: Megadeth; Performer
Primary Artist: Megadeth; Main Performer
Composer: Dave Mustaine; Composer

8. Losing My Senses

Performer: Megadeth; Performer
Primary Artist: Megadeth; Main Performer
Composer: Dave Mustaine; Composer

9. Dread and the Fugitive Mind

Performer: Megadeth; Performer
Primary Artist: Megadeth; Main Performer
Composer: Dave Mustaine; Composer

10. Silent Scorn

Performer: Megadeth; Performer
Primary Artist: Megadeth; Main Performer
Composer: Dave Mustaine; Composer

11. Return to Hangar

Performer: Megadeth; Performer
Primary Artist: Megadeth; Main Performer
Composer: Dave Mustaine; Composer

12. When

Performer: Megadeth; Performer
Primary Artist: Megadeth; Main Performer
Composer: Dave Mustaine; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

57 minutes and 54 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1400x1400 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

11/12 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

11/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Metal, Thrash, Speed Metal

Label

Sanctuary Records

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

May 14, 2001

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5414939546372