Need to Believe (album)

Need To Believe
Studio album by Gotthard
Released	4 September 2009
Recorded	2009
Genre	Hard rock, heavy metal
Length	44:15
Label	Nuclear Blast
Producer	Richard Chycki
Gotthard chronology
Domino Effect (2007) Need To Believe (2009)

Need To Believe is the ninth studio album released by the hard rock band Gotthard. It was released on 4 September 2009. It is the last album with singer Steve Lee before his death.

In an interview, singer Steve Lee explains “We want to encourage. Especially in these times that are full of crisis it is important to believe in something. There is a wonderful saying, that 'will can move mountains'. If you are positively thinking and never give up, you will win in the end. That has always been Gotthard's belief.”

The album art, as Lee explains, "shows the philosophy of Gotthard: 'believe in yourself and do your own thing, even if you think it is impossible sometimes. Like it seems impossible to press water out of a stone. „Need To Believe“ because faith is essential.“

Additionally, there will be a high quality box version including a special gimmick and the bonus track "Ain't Enough".

The band will also contribute one new song to the German director, Uwe Boll, film about Max Schmeling, which will be in theatres on April 2010.

The title track, "Need to Believe", is the album's lead single, available for download 14 August 2009.

Track listing

1. "Shangri-la" - 4:06
2. "Unspoken Words" - 4:16
3. "Need to Believe" - 3:57
4. "Unconditional Faith" - 3:36
5. "I Don't Mind" - 3:15
6. "Break Away" - 3:59
7. "Don't Let Me Down" - 4:16
8. "Right from Wrong" - 3:42
9. "I Know, You Know" - 5:17
10. "Rebel Soul" - 3:26
11. "Tears to Cry" - 4:21
12. "Ain't Enough" (Bonus Track)
13. "Speed of Light" (Japanese Bonus Track)

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Lords of Metal[1]	(91/100)
Hard Rock Hideout[2]	(8.5/10)

Personnel

• Steve Lee – vocals
• Leo Leoni – guitars
• Freddy Scherer – guitars
• Marc Lynn – bass guitar
• Hena Habegger – drums and percussion

Production

• Richard Chycki – Producer and Engineer

References

1. ^ "Gotthard - Need To Believe | Review | Lords Of Metal metal E-zine - issue 95". Lordsofmetal.nl. http://www.lordsofmetal.nl/showreview.php?id=14421&lang=en. Retrieved 13 September 2010. 
2. ^ "Gotthard – Need To Believe (2009) « www.hardrockhideout.com". Hardrockhideout.com. 19 October 2009. http://hardrockhideout.com/2009/10/19/gotthard-need-to-believe-2009/. Retrieved 13 September 2010.