Bat Out Of Hell

Rock Ballad style from the late 70's. I can appreciate Meatloaf more after listening. One of the best selling albums of all time, Nearly a 4 for me

Overblown operatic rock. Haven't heard it in 40 years so an extra point for the nostalgic feels.

Surprisingly really liked this.

My first thought was "Knock off Springsteen musical" and then I read the wikipedia and found out that it was adapted from a musical, produced and performed by several dudes who overlapped with the E Street Band, and was contemporaneously compared to the boss as well. I will never get over the glory of "Meat Loaf" as a stage name.

Yep, that's definitely Meat Loaf

Nostalgia bop, brings me back to driving to school with my mom.

Its Meat Loaf... I like it. Bombastic.

Inigualable, Bat Out of Hell es pop grandioso, rock épico, alarde operístico, contenido gótico e incluso ridículo en su sobredimensión de la pasión adolescente. Y todo interpretado por un personaje, Meat Loaf, afectado por una inacabable grandilocuencia. Algo que no le impide conectar emocionalmente con el núcleo de cada canción y así dotar de verdadera angustia al tema "Two out of Three Ain't Bad" o de humor burlón a "Paradise by the Dashboard Light". Estilísticamente enlaza con el musical Rocky Horror Picture Show, película en la que participó y empujó a Meat Loaf al éxito nacional. A parte de los temas citados, me gusta el tema que abre y da título al disco: "Bat Out of Hell".

3.5

Mmm. I'm still not a Meat Loaf fan. I knew more of these than I expected, and they brought back some funny memories of karaoke, but it's too overdramatic for me.

When I see a cover like this, I expect something hard as fuck. I wanted a sick ass metal album so badly. But folks, looks can be very deceiving. This is very far from what I wanted, and I’m not exactly thrilled. I see this fucking album everywhere. I’ve caught like six dozen copies of this album on CD in the same antique mall. Why do so many people own this? I get it’s sold a ton, but it feels inescapable. And apparently people enjoy this a lot. I’m all for artists expressing themselves in very out there and bombastic ways. I wouldn’t be such a fan of Bowie if that wasn’t the case. But there is a line I draw. And this album lies right on that line. It just goes too far with the theatrics. And attempts to be ten thousand things at once. If Thick as a Brick was made by a bunch of gay theater camp kids, this is what it would sound like. Funnily enough this was adapted from a musical that never got made, and then was subsequently turned back into a musical after the success of the album. And from a production standpoint, I’ll admit that there are some impressive moments of grandiose, where everything actually sort of comes together. But in all other moments, this is a cluttered mess of half-baked concepts that hurt to try and dissect. Basically just a listen in scope, downsizing and not trying to be something more than the sum of your parts. Also the mixing kind of sounds like shit at some parts. When that guitar first comes in on the opening track, I was like “what the hell am I listening to?” This is wildly successful, and to each their own I guess. Because this just wasn’t it for me. Rating: 5/10

In a lot of respects, it's easy to see how this album is one of the top selling albums of all time even to this day. Meat Loaf's vocals set him in the upper echelon of rock singers, and these are on full display with Bat Out Of Hell. While I personally prefer a more traditional song structure as opposed to the longer, storytelling style of the songs in this rock opera, there's still some iconic hooks in some of these songs that make for a good singalong. I also appreciate the campiness and "subtlety" of a brick to the face in the themes that recur throughout. Even if this isn't an album I'm likely to revisit as some of the others I've heard on this project so far, I enjoyed it still and it holds an important place in history. 7/10

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Demasiado largo. Un 3, por pesao. Tiene dos megahits: -I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That): NO me gusta -Rock And Roll Dreams Come Through: SÍ me gusta

My first album suggestion. Right off the bat (haha) I can't think of any Meat Loaf songs other than I'd Do Anything For Love that I know of...and his Rocky Horror Picture Show appearance. I should say the album cover is very quintessential 70's-80's rock, and I love it, but it does evoke more metal than rock-opera vibes. After listening to this all the way through, I can definitely see the musical theatre direction with Steinman. It's always a little weird to hear grown men sing about teenage love, but regardless of lyrical content, the musicality is strong, I love the piano and strong vocals, particularly in the opening and closing tracks, making this a pretty well rounded album. I found myself getting a bit bored and tired with the songs in between, but when the album ended, I did wish there was a bit more. Just that the more had similar vibes to the first and last songs. Being that this is the first album recommended to me on here, I am curious how the rest of this journey will go. I can see this being a favorite of cis white guys from this era or who were raised on it from their parents. Not a knock against anyone, it just definitely has those vibes, haha. Added to playlist: Bat Out of Hell, For Crying Out Loud Thought about adding You Took The Words Right Out of my Mouth, and Paradise by the Dashboard Light, but ultimately decided against it. Rest in peace, MeatLoaf

Amazing album cover! Not a fan of Meat Loaf.

Over the top, campy, musical theatery proggy rock n roll. It’s really well done and I feel like I should like it more but idk.

Really theater-y. Technically a lot better than some stuff on this list but too theater-y for me. It’s like queen but not as good

Dashboard, 2 out of 3 and Words right out of my mouth are all pretty good but Meatloaf’s schtick gets old real fast…to me anyway. Not a bad album by any stretch, but definitely not great.

Don't know if there has ever been an album where the cover art and the music are on completely different ends of the spectrum. If I didn't already know Meatloaf I would fully be expecting a thrash metal album here. Starts off with a bang with the title song which is always fun to listen to in moderation. The piano game is real strong throughout the whole album. It almost feels like things get a bit too over dramatic on this album, not sure if that makes sense in writing but I am not sure how else to describe it. Paradise By the Dashboard Light is another song that is really fun to sing along to, but would never purposely listen to it more than like once or twice a year. Also didn't know it was by Meatloaf. Some parts were really good, but mostly it was an ok album. I'd say mid to high 3

great example of what 1001 albums can provide. Another strong 3

cool musically but not for me, though I do love a good meat loaf

Paradise by the dashboard lights is a gem.

Rock opera!

Honestly not what I expected. I really only knew Meat Loaf from "I'll do anything for love". It was a little circus(y) sounding but honestly not bad. Few songs but only 7 tracks. For some reason I was expecting a 2 hour album. I guess I had Meal Loaf wrong. Not bad. First half of album was more fun. Then it got sad and self loathing and not so good. Then some disco which was nice. Then it got sad again and fizzled out. I'm give the album 1 and a quart thumbs up. Out of 3 thumbs. Spotify kept wanting to switch over to the Rolling Stones. Kind of asking "Hey, isn't this better? What are you doing?". Anyway, pretty decent album. Better than I thought Meat Loaf would be.

This album was inescapable during my senior year of high school, and freshman year of college. Almost every song was on the radio, or being played at campus parties... This album was especially popular with the college ladies, I "inherited" my copy when I got married. This is a very well done album. The songs are solid, Meat sings well. Most of the songs have good hooks. But it really comes off like a soundtrack to a Broadway show. If you read the history, that's by design, but not really a style prefer. Really big sound, over the top stylings, subtle as a brick to the face. And I never quite got the popularity. Not surprised that it was popular, but that it was SO popular. Estimated to have sold 40 million units worldwide. "Paradise By the Dashboard Light" was the huge hit, and is basically an 8 1/2 minute song to set up to dumb joke. Spoiler: the song recounts the "will she or won't she" struggle as a young man tries to "go all the way" with his date. Complete with a drawn out baseball analogy about reaching first base, second base, etc. She finally demands he vow to love her till the end of time, and he eventually agrees in order to succeed at reaching "home". So now he's praying for the end of time. Get it? You know, to end his time with her?? ha-ha-ha. If that's too subtle, there's 2 out of 3, where Meat sings: "I want you, I need you, but there ain't no way I'm ever gonna love you. So don't be sad, 'cause 2 out of 3 ain't bad". They's a nice message for the ladies. I don't really mean to gripe, it's a solid album, I own it (via my wife) and listen to it occasionally. I'll give it a 3/5.

Some fun rock, some lame power ballads, and genuinely funny lines. Kind of a mixed bag.

Ridiculous and the songs are too long, but lots of energy and enjoyable.

Was fun, but all over the place.

A fairly good album. Really nothing too stand out or special, but not offensive. 2.5/5 -> 3/5.

So long since I had listened to this band, good music to hear once but not my style anymore

Epic over the top rock…. With some nice ballads…. First time notice Two out of Three ain’t bad…..

Mellancamp, Springsteen. It’s as if a karaoke version of common 80s rock hits existed and a moderately talented singer gave his rendition. Just doesn’t hit me as anything necessary to play again. I respect the ambitious song structure and composition. Just kinda meh.

Can’t say I knew many of the songs. Bat Out of Hell has a long intro before the lyrics come in, but lots of cool piano parts. My two faves from the album are Bat Out of Hell and Paradise By the Dashboard Light. Oh, and are those horns in All Revved Up with No Place to Go??!

Love this album. Sad he’s crazy. “Paradise by the Dashboard Light” and “Bat out of Hell” are my favorites. Definitely more power ballads than I associate with meatloaf!

A product of its time, and has some trite lyrical ideas that seemed like they were very important to the songwriters, but a career and to some extent genre defining record just the same. Paradise by the Dashboard Light is an all time classic and I enjoyed the album cuts more than I expected.

3.4

Fun one. I think I like part two better but overall this is a solid album. 3/5

Cute rock ballad, not really my style tho

Campy fun.

I didnt mind it, some fun hits in it. Just not too big into the old rock operas I suppose. I cannot see myself getting into Meatloaf though haha

3/5 Now don’t be sad, ‘cause 3 out of 5 ain’t bad.

Bombastic indeed. A variation on Springsteen-style NJ rock

I didn’t know any of these songs. I kept waiting for “Anything For Love,” but that’s a later album. Also, this guy reminds me so much of Jack Black that I couldn’t take it seriously. Some of his songs are meant to be taken lightly, but not all. Entertaining listen.

This is a great album for a certain kind of person that I'm not. Big, bombastic and heavy on the cheese. For Crying Out Loud is pretty fun ender though.

I liked the piano play with the rock. Songs were okay, not sure I would choose to listen to this full album again though.

I didn’t like the Dashboard by whatever. I see why people dislike and like him. I honestly don’t care. I will sit on top of the fence and not move.

if campy-big, musical theater type sounds are your thing.....here ya go. he's a talented musician, just not my style

5/10 not terrible but not great

It’s definitely a fun album. Hard to have a bad time listening to this one. Don’t think I’m gonna come back to listen to it tho. Rating: 3.0

One of the many instances in which I need to separate the artist from the art. Some of Meat Loaf's opinions and views were pretty awful in the years leading up to his death, but I recognize that can be said of many, many artists, not just in rock music but also in film, television, etc. Anyway, that dilemma is not anything I can solve here or elsewhere, I'm afraid. On we go. Music-wise, this album was so huge in my preteen and early teen years, and I still find it entertaining, fun, and of course, nostalgia-inducing. It's high energy, over-the-top, and so skillfully done.

Theatrical and fun. Because it's the soundtrack of a play it naturally works as an album.

Bit theatrical for my taste, but good fun none-the-less. Favourite tracks: Bat Out of Hell, You Took The Words Right Out of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night), Great Boleros of Fire.

Good stuff nut not really a fan.

1st song: Picturing Jason Segal from Forgetting Sarah Marshall as the lead singer. wtf is this wolf shit This is the cheesiest pop rock laser opera ever. It’s terrible but I love it. I don’t know if I can finish this Ooh funkiness in paradise by the dashboard light. Back to cheese. God damn. Cheesier than fondue I did it. I finished the album. That was painful

Felt like a play.

Mildly interesting.

Demasiado largo. Un 3, por pesao. Tiene dos megahits: -I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That): NO me gusta -Rock And Roll Dreams Come Through: SÍ me gusta.

Reminds me of being in the car with my parents in the early 90’s. The album peaks at the title track, then is more of the same ‘rock opera’ format that starts to grate on you after a while. I guess it came out in 1977, so maybe it was groundbreaking then, but really not my kinda thing.

7/10 - 3/5 Title track is awesome, a little too long. The rest of the album is similar to the most mid Billy Joel/Elton John (if he wore a biker jacket) experience imaginable.

Meat Loaf is just as good as its food counter part. I definitely got behind it a lot more on the second listen, still just not my cup of tea. This is probably Tim Allen’s favorite album

Fun enough. It’s got that broadway rock thing where the songcraft is immaculate but its a showtune despite all the rock and roll trappings.

Took me a few sittings to get through this beast. First one was while I was flying back from holiday and was going over Madrid, second one was whilst vacuuming and finally while making breakfast. Quite an overwhelming piece of work. I’m not sure I’ll be revisiting it but can deffo appreciate the work that must have gone into writing this goofy opera. FairPlay meatloaf for those pipes. I liked the 3 out of 4 song and the one where they’re gonna bang but she wants him to tel him he loves him first. Think I saw a video of them playing that on the old grey whistle test and it was fun at

Outrageous

This is some weird combo of Elton John, Queen, Bruce Springsteen and Fleetwood Mac. There were moments of that combo I liked and moments I hated.

Well, that was... a lot. Mr. Loaf seems to be the least shouty thing about this entire production. But I get why it's sold so much.

This is a weird one. There are a lot of positives, but at the same time, I'm like... this is Meatloaf, and I don't particularly want to like meatloaf. Here is the thing, a lot of the stuff i like on this album, sounds like Born to Run, but not as good as Born to Run. So like a worse Born to Run, but its a 5 star album so being similar to that is good. The songs are long, but i don't find that to be a negative at all. There's only 7 songs, but i feel like they've been worked on so long and so hard that they are improved to an extent that they can't be made any better. I think in terms of best song, You Took The Words Right Out of My Mouth is the highlight and Paradise By The Dashboard Light is probably the worst song, still decent but just a bit kind of a mash up of loads of different stuff that doesn't really go together, sounds a little like Rocky Horror Show. I think it's probably a mid 3, I dont know that I'd ever listen to it again, but it is good. I wouldn't turn it off if it came on. There have been a lot of albums that have been a lot worse. But after it's third listen today, we'll leave it there

Every new track it sounds more like a musical. The opener is like the overture, with several musical motifs leading into an eight-minute title track. I was surprised to find Jim Steinman didn't also write musicals - you can hear the entire thing taking place on a stage with exposition and characters, etc. I get that it's an important album, but despite growing up listening to Andrew Lloyd Weber and other Broadway hits collections, I wouldn't ever put this on to vibe to.

Das Cover hat irgendwie mehr evilness versprochen. Ja, es ist nicht schlecht, aber ich fands einfach super cheesy. Knapp noch 3 mit 2,6...

Never listened to him before - felt a bit like a novelty record but was ok

Lots of wild things on this one, starting with the biggest one which is that this is apparently like the 6th highest selling album of all time. This is really pretty wild to me, I know my old music knowledge isn't the best (which is why I'm doing this album thing), but this album seems to have basically no staying power compared to the other stuff on the best selling list. I really had no idea what I was getting into here. I'm going to fully admit that my perception of Meatloaf (knowing nothing about his music) was not particularly positive. I remember him from some lame commercials and had read some things about him being a right-wing nut in his old age. Then apparently he said people wearing masks on planes were Nazis or something, and then he (probably) died of Covid in 2022. I kind of assumed this was just going to be some hard metal thing from a bad dude that I would hate, especially given the album art. We try to separate the art from the artist here though, so I tried to keep an open mind. Turns out this is a whole theatrical rock-opera production. Half of this could be a Broadway production, it's totally over-the-top. The lyrics are pretty cheesy (honestly the whole production is pretty cheesy), but it's definitely a dramatic. I generally am into the glam-rock type music, but this one just wasn't generally working for me. It felt like Queen at times, Elton John at times, others at times, and in every case it just seemed like a worse version. It's not bad, and the drama of it makes it a fairly enjoyable listen at least, but I just can't believe this sold as well as it did. "Paradise By the Dashboard Light" is like four different songs smashed together (plus a baseball announcer in the middle) and it's probably the most interesting song on here. Honestly one gripe I have is that all the songs are so long, they just never end (47 minutes for 7 songs). It's fine as a full album together, but I just don't see myself listening to this much on a one-off basis. I will say something nice about Meatloaf, he can definitely sing and keep the energy up. He was probably fun to see live in his prime. I'm probably still over-indexing on my initial perception of him, but my overall take of this is just "fine". I think the popularity of this one might be a bit of a moment in time thing that I can't quite capture today. Maybe I'll come back to this sometime and feel differently though. Favorite song: Paradise By the Dashboard Light Other: Two Out of Three Ain't Bad, Bat Out of Hell 2/16/24

It's like Bruce Springsteen playing Queen songs with Elton John. Made well, but not my taste. Favorite song: You took the words right out of my mouth

It was good, didn't really love it. More power of a power ballad for men, not a bad thing just not my thing.

Knew way more songs than I thought. Huge variety of influences on the songs. A solid record, other than for crying out loud (meh, weak song to end on).

Meeeeatloaffffff. That guy can sing, but there's only so much meatloaf I can deal with in one sitting.

His name is Robert Paulson

Shorter than I thought it would be. Solid rock opera.

Naw son. Don’t need this. The best part is the baseball play-by-play.

Nett

He’s had some range! Liked it better than I thought I would.

If you’re in the market for a cheesy, over-the-top, yet well-made caricature of Born to Run, look no further.

Bombastic but fun. Brought back memories of my high school days.

The album cover honestly portrays this album well. The most power ballad album to ever power ballad. Its not hard to see why people look back on this album fondly. Basically every song here could be a single, but the titular track, as well as two outta three and paradise by dashboard light all stood out to me. 3.5 if I could. I'm not gonna put this one in my rotation but its never unwelcome.

Me: wow this sounds like a musical *looks up the wiki Oh Anyways Jim Steinman only produces bangers

It’s fun jut a bit too musical theater for me. Amazing vocal performances though.

Decent classic rock album, a little too horny. Bat out of hell was my favorite track

Really enjoyed the theatrical nature of the album.

I feel like I should hate this but I don't.

Good stuff

Fàcil d'escoltar però no m'enganxa

I mean based on the album cover I was expecting some hard rock and what i got was a kind of rock and roll ballad filled record. I enjoyed it by the end more than I thought but its still just fine

Listening to this the first time, I couldn't imagine how the hell this was one of the best selling albums of all time in several major markets. My first impression was that this album was silly and overblown, and that while it has some great arrangements and awesome piano playing, it was just too weird, too meandering, and comprised of too many long songs. But, after reading more user reviews, I decided to give it another listen. Yes, it's still weird, and no, it's still not really my cup of tea, but at least I have more of an understanding of how this album took off like a rocket upon its release and how it's had quite a bit of staying power in rock music. The arrangements are pretty awesome, and the piano playing is absolutely fantastic. The title track is far and away my favorite song on the album. This was one of the few times where the length of the song didn't bother me. The piano playing on this song was great, and the guitar parts later on complimented the established sound really well. I also enjoyed how the tempo fluctuated throughout the song, and while I don't think Meat Loaf is a particularly great singer, he was the singer this song needed, and he brought the perfect energy to those tempo changes. The rest of the album managed to keep the cheesy and glitzy tone, and I can definitely hear the influence of the E. Street Band performers. Additionally, this album had the feel of Rocky Horror's b-movie tributes. While this album wasn't really my speed, I can appreciate its inherent weirdness that I honestly think could only have succeeded in the late seventies.

Shlock

It's like an album full of the second best songs from rock operas. It's fine, I do enjoy a bit of Meatloaf but you know... It's fine.

My very first thought was, “This should have been a rock musical.” Turns out, it is! It premiered in 2017. Haha, not on my radar. It’s not serious music, but it has a driving beat and has some catchy melodies. 3.0

да просто норм треки длинные, но вайб свой есть

Pretty repetitive

Oldie but goldie

I gotta know right now!

Songs are long. so many sounds. Lots happening.

Классик рок, напоминает скорпионс. Лирика, блин. Вообще, послушалось неплохо, но ничего особо. Три, пожалуй

Meatloaf! Love the piano. Give them a big #3

Paradise by the Dashboard light is one of my faves

Another possibly unpopular opinion, I don’t really like Meat Loaf. The songs go on too long, the music doesn’t do it for me, and I don’t really care for the lyrics. Sorry. Listens: 2 Fave Track: I’m not sure I have one Rating: 3 (It doesn’t actively bother me either)

I must rate this a *tortured,* high three stars. I think it's TERRIFIC. I had much more solid time with this album than I had with many others. When I first listened, the musicality and plain dumb fun just blew me away. I don't know what I expected going in (hadn't read that this was shopped as an essentially completed musical score in the 70's before becoming an album), and it's just so campy and silly and FUN teenage angst album! Feels like a parody. Like I'm laughing as much as I'm amazed. Three stars for... it was a great time, but do I really want to come back to this zany zany world all that often? Kind of got fatigued with the intense energy of the record, after a while. There seemed to be no breaks. I applaud its songwriting wizardry, I'm just not sure that I want to come back too often. But as a piece of theater, hell yes, I'd definitely go and see this. A near-4 for an album flawless first few songs. I will stay at my solid "good time was had" 3 stars.

I wanna say a solid 2.5. kinda fun, kinda wild, bonus points for storytelling and a crazy album cover

It was okay.

What a weird album. Operatic, dramatic and remarkably silly. Meat Loaf has some solid vocals here. It's just such a weird album to classify- it's piano driven pop calling itself rock with a heavy metal album cover. I don't know that I would ever want or need to come back to it, but it wasn't bad.

I know of Meat Loaf but have strangely only ever heard "I'd Do Anything For Love" The title song is good, but way too long. Overall the sentiment for like half the songs. This guy loved ballads. I don't. There were portions of each song that were good, but the big picture wasn't doing it for me. Feeling a strong to decent 3/5

Everyone had a copy of this in the 70s

I didn't think I'd enjoy it, but this is a great album. It's a mix of cheap trick and elton john. 3 or 4 stars? probably 3

Vermakelijk, maar beetje teveel musical voor mij

nostalgia.

it's somewhere between a 3 and a 4 just for the drama and paradise by the dashboard light. respect truly. it's not something i'd really choose to listen to though

Absolutely not what I expected! Damn! Musical theater and dramatics and anguish and ecstasy... A lot of fun, but not really for me! Incredibly funny album art choice for an album that draws influence from like. The Ronettes and the Shangri-Las.

ok

Perfectly fine

Self indulgent, over the top... It shouldn't work, but somehow it kind of does. Fair play. Drags on a bit at the end but start was unique.

1. Bat out of hell - 3 2. Took the words - 3 3. Heaven can wait - 3 4. All revved up - 3 5. Two out of three - 3 6. Paradise - 4 7. For crying out loud - 4 3.333 Not something I would go out of my way listen to but if you're going to listen to an epic love ballad can't go wrong with meatloaf

Didn't expect to listen to meat loaf pretend to have sex in a car at the tail

solid album you can return to.

Love the pure and uncut bombast, but every song on this album needs to be cut back by a minute or two.

This is definitely worth a listen, but ultimately not really my type of music. The songs are very well written and Meatloaf's singing is great, but the whole thing is just too theatrical and melodramatic for me.

Okay, couple good songs. Overall, cohesive album, but nothing spectacular.

66/100

I know meat started in theatre, someone really should have talked him out of all this theatrical stuff.

This was fun and catchy back in the day. I don't think it holds up.

Alright rock album nothing too special some really solid songs though

A loud and thrilling ride. I personally enjoyed the quieter sections very much.

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Back to back '70s rock operas. That probably shouldn't have happened because I probably would have enjoyed this more being a bit removed from The Wall.

I liked it, definitely a period piece, but still has some very solid tracks. Closer to 4 than 3.

I wish I could be horny the way these people were

Nicht schlecht (besser als das vom Tag davor) aber nicht so meins.

I love meat loaf. Gotta focus on these lyrics here more though because it’s very much a musical soundtrack and i lost interest. Would still have this playing in the background though!

Great sound. Weird second song

Classic rock opera. Prog metal, lots of fun and a bit of a journey but probably won't revisit to listen again in a while.

MEAT LOAF IS FUN

Dripping with cheese! Some drama is fun, but it gets old.

I don't know how I've gone through life not really knowing what meatloaf sounds like, but this was not what I was expecting. Very theatrical, not at all what the cover would suggest. It did get a little much for me after a couple of songs, but it's fun.

I could see this being amazing for some, but every song felt so similar and it's not my taste. Kind of like a rock orchestra.

Didn't love meatloaf before, this didn't make me love him more

Certainly not what I expected, having never heard a single meatloaf song. It is very interesting and operatic, but I did think it overstayed its welcome somewhat. Just like regular meatloaf.

Unlike anything before or since

Favorite Tracks: Bat Out of Hell, You Took The Words Right Out of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night), Heaven Can Wait, All Revved Up with No Place to Go

Was okay maar niet geweldig

Very Rocky Horror! Gets a bit samey musically though.

Easy Listen. Need to listen to again to fully enjoy. Better for driving long distances.

better than exected

My eldest brother played this non stop before I'd even accumulated double digit birthdays, but I always remember it as theatrical rock, a bit of fun, and listening to it today, that's exactly what it still is, I can sing it word for word, etched into my childhood sponge brain. If it was playing I'd enjoy it for what it is, fun theatrical rock.

Sympa, je sais pas trop comment qualifier cet album mais il est cool Paradise by the dashboard light est cool

Couldn’t fully embrace the kitsch this time. But I embraced it a bit.

Great classic, Broke the mold when it came out.

Paradise by the Dashboard light was fun. Bat out of hell too

The musicianship is solid. The instrumentals are complex and varied. However, the lyrics are a word salad of what someone from another culture would consider rock and roll. Even though I would never buy this album, I'm going to rate it high because the band is so impressive.

Lots of loooooong songs that you know and maybe might want to sing along to.

Production and guitar by Todd Rundgren. Forgotten about that. Always thought the popular songs sounded a lot like Springsteen. Didn’t realize Roy Bittan and Max Weinberg played on it. No wonder. Enjoyed the first two songs. Then Heaven Can Wait killed the momentum with its sappiness. And the saxophone and backing vocals on All Revved Up were kinda grating. Side Two kicks off with Two Out of Three. Mediocre. Then comes Paradise by the Dashboard Light, which I’ve long had a soft spot for. In fact, I’m beginning to see that I like the two rock opera type songs on this record the best. And then it gets maudlin again for the final song. At least for the first three minutes or so. When it breaks out it ain’t so bad. In summary, Meat Loaf can sing. I like his voice. But he’s only as good as the material. And honestly, I liked this album more than I ever would’ve guessed.

that was a long opening song, but the guitar/bass was amazing and i almost cried at the end of this 9 minute song (could be that I keep seeing memes about gojo dying). Amazing ability to create emotion in their music Second song was a lot more lively/pop sounding than the first one. I enjoyed the chorus of female voices towards the end and the claps. "oh you took the words right out of my mouth" Third song started out a little too gospelly for me but it sounds like it will build up and i enjoy that. way shorter songs too. it did not build up and i hated how much of a love song it was (wow im bitter) Fourth song- I can see this song played in a 70s movie with the main characters driving away. maybe a montage of them driving through the city (I like the high pitched voice and the saxophone) skipped the fifth song- should go back. the sixth song is very rock and i love it. I mean like the type of rock in teen beach movie with the bikers and i enjoy that vibe. but it is also 8 minutes and I am not a fan of that. it changes sound in the middle of the song and i very much enjoy that middle part a lot. ending track was solid and great pick to end album

actually like this one a lot 3 stars and it may grow on me even more

Was good. Songs a little long

its p good but dont like the old rock sound kinda repetetive and just a wall of the same sounds doesnt make me wanna move

Kindof like a score from a musical.

first listen it's a little too broadway for me

Meatloaf has never been a favorite of mine, but this was a pivotal album all around.

My mom loves this album, so I gave it a shot. Aside from the two famous songs (Paradise and Took the Words), none really did anything for me. So yeah, sorry mom, I can't see it.

Cet album répertorié hard-rock par Wikipédia est certainement la chose la moins hard-rock que j'ai entendue de ma vie. Bien essayé, Meat.

Ce joyeux pleurnicheur de Meat Loaf aura tenté de faire pleurer dans les chaumières tout l'album, sans succès malheureusement. On ne peut en effet s'enlever de notre tête l'image des têtes de morts et des motos propres à tout album de metal qui se respecte.

So sorry to meatloaf but I was absolutely not in the headspace for this one having been up for 24 hrs. Sorry to do this energetic campy romp that dirty.

The wolf-rapey part was unnerving, but I appreciate the piano arrangements and the overall album is well produced.

Now this is some power pop rock. Not for me, but Paradise by the Dashboard Light was good.

A classic, but unfortunately the album is not as strong as the title track.

Fun but dated.

3.5/5. Such mixed feelings about this artist, dude would still be alive today if it wasn’t for his dumbass views on COVID.

My husband loves this. I like this. Maybe it's a guy thing :-)

Enjoyable but surprisingly it's a bit over the top for me

Not awful, but not excellent either. A decent overall length album given the title track meanders more than the Missisipi. Didn't actually mind the opener all considered but then it just gets too honky tonk and baroque. What the hell was that about roses in the mouth of a wolf??

A campy B-grade horror flick purified and condensed into audio form, including the over-the-top melodrama, cinematic voiceovers, and of course sex with blatantly underage women 🤢

It's a good album, understandably well loved, even if it's not something I'd put on I can certainly appreciate it

So cheesy and so fun. The title track really is where it’s at for me, but the ballads are good.

cute

Somewhat better than I expected but I don't think I'll be coming back to it.

cool, not my cup of tea composition-wise, maximalism in rock just sounds really weird to me

I don’t really care for it. I get that some people idolize Meat Loaf. I just think the songs are too long for what they are and sound like they come out of Grease.

I don't think I'd ever put this on, on my own volition, but it's an interesting album, and I've glad to have listened to it. Bat Out Of Hell and Paradise By the Dashboard Light are catchy. But I was a little put off by the dialog on You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth, haha. So many of the songs feel like they're 2-3 songs in one.

From the late meatloaf comes a rock opera all about teenage hormones and bad decisions. A classic that's starting to show its age.

Well I know ONE song from Meatloaf lol and it's not on this album. It will be an interesting listen. I get a musical movie type vibe so far. Especially track 2 sounds like a play. Reminds me of Grease.

Nunca lo he escuchado más allá de su superéxito que no está en este disco. Pues tiene un aire más cercano a Bruce Springsteen y su E Street Band de lo que esperaba y la verdad es que está bastante bien. Entiendo que debe ser escuchado y aunque no me guardo ninguna canción concreta lo volveré a escuchar.

What I like about Meat Loaf is the epic love ballads. What I don't like about Meat Loaf is the epic love ballads. My mum and dad were big into Meat Loaf, a product of their generation. So I'm quite familiar with these songs. From this listening session I'll say my favourite is Paradise By the Dashboard Light.

Pretty decent overall.

I recall a friend of mine listening to this a lot back in the '90s. I didn't get it. I didn't dislike it, but I didn't think it was great either. Reading about how hard it was to get anyone willing to produce it and the initial lackluster reaction in America, and after a re-listen, I still feel that my 1990s opinion is correct. It is better than I recalled (esp. "Bat out of Hell"), but it's still just "good but not great". I would attribute its album sales to falling in the "least common denominator" category -- it appeals to a lot of people, yet few of them would actually give it five stars. Some will, but most won't. I'm giving it 3.5 and rounding down for all the (over)hype.

Massivly kitch and OTT operatic rock that is hard to take seriously but sold by the truckload through the 70s/80s/blouarara. Its like a stage musical (and that's where it ended up) 2.75

The record has some good hits but the theatrical instrumentation is not my type. Nevertheless I enjoyed it a lot.

I get why people like this but it doesn't do much for me.

I was never a meatloaf fan, but I gotta say actually listening to the entire album wasn’t really that bad.

è un tenacious d ante litteram?

Paradise by the Dashboard Light is timeless with Ellen Foley's singing that's dripping with sexuality as the baseball play by play builds to a crescendo. Holy cow I think he's gonna make it! Brings back memories of summer nights and the 1972 Scamp. I thought I knew the album but didn't know that Todd Rundgren produced it, Edgar Winter plays sax, the baseball play-by-play was done by a longtime Yankees announcer (and shortstop) and that the drummer and pianist from the E Street band played on the album. The Springsteen-like rolling piano licks around two minutes into the album make a lot more sense. There is no doubt that Meatloaf can sing. He has a powerful voice and excellent range. Ditto Ellen Foley for her performance on Paradise. But aside from Paradise, this album doesn't have the excitement level I thought it had back in the day.

When Boston's debut album arrived the other day, I was charitable in my review because it was a guilty pleasure back in the day. I was hoping this album would also bring me back to my more innocent formative years as it was released around the same time in the late 70s when I was going to high school and these two albums were all the rage. Unfortunately this one hasn't aged well and its dragged down by its cheesy cliche'd writing. This is basically Bruce Springsteen for the Broadway Musical crowd. I must admit though that when singer Ellen Foley yells "Stop right there!" at the 4:25 mark of Paradise by the dashboard light its an iconic rock moment.

Starts really well but gets a bit samey

The album's namesake and Paradise by the Dashboard Light are definite high points. Could take or leave the rest though.

Pretty good

This album is good, but I don't love all of it. Is that fair to say?

Objectively this is a really good album, but I just have never really been into Meatloaf. It just feels too... manufactured maybe?

Pretty, pretty, pretty good.

Such a short album I didn’t even register when it moved to Elton John in the playlist .

This is so over the top melodramatic, I kind of can't help but like it. I was surprised to hear what sounded like influences for Hedwig and the Angry Inch in this record. Apparently this is adapted from a rock-and-roll musical interpretation of Peter Pan; well now I'm going to have to go back and listen again and pay more attention to the lyrics.

Good but not quite a 4 for me. 3.5.

Very theatrical! A little too much for me but I respect it. 3/5 for me. Cool but not my taste.

The album cover does not match the sound at all. Not really my cup of tea but I gotta appreciate how awesome of a rock ballad / rock opera this is.

Flipping through my uncle’s old records when I was a kid, I used to think this album was hardcore and way more metal because of the cover. But then we played it one day and it’s actually a super cornball melodramatic rock opera of sorts instead. Surprise! Meat Loaf can belt it out like no other, but this hasn’t aged very well thematically. Paradise by the Dashboard Light is the tired and clichéd old “ugh women amiright?” joke that is so played out now. There’s nothing remarkable here, but I can see why it appealed to so many people, classic rock staple and all that.

MEATLOAF

Overall an energetic album that doesn't overstay it's welcome. However, three ballads it's probably more than needed in a record like this.

De eerste van de lijst die ik op LP heb! Niet omdat ik het heel goed vind overigens. Het is mij te bombastisch en theatraal.

Ok, I’ve got to give it up to him. This was much more enjoyable than expected. I found myself grooving to every song!

One of my least favourite things an artist can do in music is have the first song of the album drastically better than everything else on the album making you expect a fun album full of crazy guitar and piano solos (this happens to some extent but not even half as good as the first song). Jim's voice starts to get annoying by the second song and this album starts going in a more country orientated direction which I am not a fan of. Overall 7/10, realistically never going to listen or even think about this album again unless I hear the title track in my playlist in which case I will thoroughly enjoy that 9 minutes and 50 seconds

Es la falopeada más rara que escuché. Evidentemente es un musical pero bueno, está bien y con eso basta. No se si lo volvería a escuchar, pero ta es lo que hay. 5/10.

Bem bom

I was totally wrong and prejudiced about Meat Loaf. This album is melodic, like a rock opera. Absolutely enjoyable.

Buen disco de rock suave, con una voz portentosa y con temas bien construidos. No muy guitarrero.

It's so over the top and theatrical that i can't hate it, not a lot of people could have made an album like this and commit as hard as this man did, but sometimes it's a little too much for me.

Decent

Never knew it was THAT popular in the UK and New Zealand. A good album with a narrative feel and of course, Meatloaf. For whatever reason I associate a lot of these songs with wedding receptions. Probably reflects the kinds of wedding bashes that I get invited to.

Decent

Paradise By The Dashboard Light

Honnêtement la chanson titre et Heaven Can Wait sont de très bonnes pièces, mais le reste de l'album est trop typique opera rock à mon goût.

Pretty good album, good energy

Overall pretty solid album. Recognized a few popular songs. Definitely liked the first half better except for the weird skit at the start of track 2. Closing track was pretty as well. 7/10

3.5 stars

Quite a performer

Mixed feelings about this one. Probably heard some songs, in particular Paradise, far too often, and I don't like the bombastic approach. But at the same time there are some really strong tracks here. So 3 it is.

Grew up listening to this album from my dad's CD collection, so this gives me fond memories, but I don't really like music anymore.

Oh, what fun!

friend, just admit it when this stuff hits it hits good hot n impulsive

You have to take it for what it is, a fun an flashy album yhat doesn't take itself seriously. The title track is the most over the top of the album and by far the best one. There are some other good moments on it too but honestly we're here for that bombastic rock opera schtick

Classic pop rock. Love the kitcsh - you'll like to sang in a karaoke !

3.4 - Once in a while it's fun to walk into an unassuming dive bar on a Friday night to find it unexpectedly teeming with students from the college nearby. Invariably the bar owner has fired up the karaoke machine, and a rowdy group of young women dressed in tight jeans and tall boots are singing "Paradise By the Dashboard Light." That's the (only) correct context for this record as far as I'm concerned.

Aardig pop-album. Vooral het nummer "You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth" is geweldig. De rest echter gemiddeld, waaronder het kapot gedraaide "Paradise By The Dashboard Light". ***

First track was super emotional and i liked it a lot, but the rest of the album tired me and i lost interest

Maybe I'll just never get it...

T3B 1. Bat Out of Hell 2. Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad 3. You Took The Words Right Out of My Mouth

Two out of three ain't bad was s huge song when it came out. I never bought the album and I knew Paradise. Paradise is a fun song you just have to go with it. But I think meatloaf had one of the most underrated voices in rock

Good, great opening song and I liked the closing one. Album Cover: 5/5 very cool

This was a hard one for me. When it's working, it's amazing. But I get so bored during the ballads.

Meatloaf is cheesy. But it works, somehow. It's not great, it's not bad, I don't hate it, I don't love it. The songs may be a little long for me.

It's growing on me. Completely ridiculous and bombastic, but done with a proper sincerity rather than a smug ironic detachment which saves it imo. Catchy as hell, and pretty enjoyable for what it is. Also finding out it released in 77, rather than the 80s as I had assumed lends the album an air of originality, almost as a model for the arena rock of the 80s.

Ja ne znam zašto, but I dig that album cover. Album je okej, dobro ga je poslušati, ali se neću na njeg vraćati. P. S. Iskreno sam mislio da će album bit puno žešći - očito da naziv benda, albuma i cover nekad ipak ne odgovaraju glazbi koju sviraju.

At least one understands the bombast and sheer over-the-topness right out of the gate, from the first screeching notes of the eponymous opener. One always felt a bit sorry for Meat Loaf, his clownishness and obvious need for adoration (occupational hazard for actors, alas). Certainly he could sing, but was it necessary to oversing every f’ing note or for every song to be operatic? That the playing is overwrought may be stylistically consistent, but makes for an exhausting listening experience. There are Mahler symphonies that take a lighter touch than “For Crying Out Loud,” the mawkishenss-on-steroids closer. One blames Steinman, obviously, with TR as an accomplice. Neither were fluent in understatement or subtlety. There is broad appeal – “Two Out of Three” straight up works and “Paradise” is unforgettable (both in the positive and pejorative senses) with the Rizzuto clips approaching performance art –but, per usual, one finds broad appeal to be more bug than feature. Plus, the incessant and near-desperate overreaching for the audience is cringe-making – utterly undignified and approaching outright groveling at times. Meat Loaf seems to fall roughly between a roadside attraction and a novelty act, more than a one-hit wonder, but not much more, which feels about right, karmically speaking, in the grand scheme.

hard to approach this with fresh ears, given the ubiquity of Bat out of Hell. To me it is caught between not being heavy enough for hard rock, not complex enough for prog rock and too over-elaborate for rock n roll. Good but not a classic for me

Proof that being over the top can be a virtue when done in such a blatantly exaggerated way. Alas, the record is marred by side B taking itself rather too seriously and, thus, being rather boring.

This album is too melodramatic for my tastes. While that might be appealing to some people, it is not appealing to me. Despite that, the vocal performance is incredible and the production is solid as well. Standout song is Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad.

This the rock opera. They couldn’t make us slaves

Not my favorite. Bay out of Hell is best

Rock ballads, dramatic and artsy, glad I listened to it as I knew Meat Loaf by name but not by sound.

Oh man, I'm so glad I listened to this album. I guess I've never really understood what Meat Loaf's style was (with "I’d Do Anything for Love" as my only reference). I can't say it's my thing..I'm still not a fan of the ballads, but now I can say I get it. I think it's really cool, like Broadway meets rippin' guitars. The title track was the standout song for me.

Don't know where the review for this one went but remember saying (the song) bat out of hell was brilliant and the rest of the album couldn't keep up.

Great saxophone in All Revved Up. Funks up by Paradise.

A classic. My mum used to do the hoovering to this album.

what a weird album 😄 not likely to revisit, but fun

When I was 8, I would have given it 5 stars. Of course back then, I also enjoyed eating a spoonful of Tang out of the jar. When I was 15, I would have given it 7 stars. With hindsight, it's clear that this is the peak of 70s excesses. Each song is 50% to 100% longer than it should be. It's bloated, overwrought ... and still fun. His name is Robert Paulson.

I enjoyed listening to this more than I expected to. It was probably the first time I listened to the whole thing, though I've certainly heard many of these songs before. I mean, it is what it is and it's kind of fun and over the top and if any of these songs ever come on the radio or a shuffle I won't necessarily turn it off. It's also not really my jam, but it was fun to hear for nostalgic reasons, I guess. Good production and the dude can certainly sing. hard to know how to rate it, so i'll go right down the middle

If you name your album "Bat out of Hell", then put a naked Fabio on a flying motorcycle decorated with a dead horse head, bursting out of a haunted cemetery, you're not going for subtlety, and your music better reflect that. Luckily, from the opening moment to the final note, the music here goes aptly balls to the wall. No compromises and no disappointments. Best song is the epic Paradise by the Dashboard Light suite

I’m not typically a fan of the Rock Opera, but this of course has some fun nostalgia linked to it.

Respect how this album really goes for it - and how Meat Loaf really goes for it, in general. It's unfortunately the kind of thing that's been diluted because my general exposure to it was probably in supermarkets, echoing through the dairy isle dodging other customers with the shopping cart. But I did enjoy the listen.

me lembra um elton john progressivo, se é que isso faz sentido. um pouco pop de mais pra mim, mas é um bom album. os pianos foi o que mais prendeu minha atenção.

Kind of knew what to expect here.

3.25

Very cheesy, ballad-y Rock n roll. Reminds me of a musical. Not my jam particularly but I can see why it's popular with those who enjoy this kind of music

Operatic, theatrical, absurd but fun.

Interesting album, with different styles combined.

3⭐️ out of 5 ain’t bad

It’s ok. I’ve heard this album a few times over the years and the individual songs too many times. I even saw Meatloaf live once. Too much of a gimmick or something for me.

Meh its ok

Kind of dated, kind of dumb, kind of cliché... but also kind of fun. Kept my attention for longer than I thought it would. The title track is a proper banger, so is "Paradise by the Dashboard Light". Not a fan of the last track, which always sucks, because it leaves you with a sour taste even if the rest of the album was great. Has some lows, has some highs, probably wouldn't listen to the entire thing again, a 3/5.

Love the title track, diminishing returns on other power ballads, but generally good.

Solid cheesy fun album.

A revving Harley of operatic rock purrs at the heart of this 1977 epic. Yes, it proved to be the career catapult for Meat Loaf’s brand of piano-hammering emotion, but its highlights—from the overblown 9-minute onslaught of the title track onwards—are as much the work of lead composer Jim Steinman. “Heaven Can Wait” plays like a twisted hymn and “Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad” turns power baladeering into a blustering art form.

It was ok. Enjoyed it more than I thought. Meatloaf’s piano playing and comp was good, not sure how much I would listen to it again

Kind of silly and over the top. I was expecting more from such an iconic album.

Not a big Hard Rock fan and I have always had prejudice against Meat Loaf because of the name. But I do have to admit that this is a pretty good album. More melodic than I expected it to be. Rest In Peace Meat Loaf!

i actually enjoyed this album! i recognized a little bit of the tunes but not amazingly, but i thought it was a nice combination of music and voice mixed together. it was good!

Completely absurd. Well, isn't it? That's not to say it's terrible - it's just absurd; knowingly-so. It's fun and campy and theatrical and overwrought but I do think we need music like this on occasion. I don't think I'd listened to this album since i was 8 years old at my cousin's house on cassette tape. Of course like everyone in my generation I grew up hearing the 3 big hits pretty often and as a baseball fan loved the Phil Rizzuto monologue in "Paradise..." (even if i hated the Yankees). (...only struck me now that there's no small similarity between the vocal stylings of Meatloaf and Jack Black...) It's a bit much to listen to on repeat for me but probably a required listen to gain any understanding of the culture/music scene of the late 70s in america. It's a fun spin. 7/10 3 stars.

Cornier than a cob of corn. Some huge hits to be found here, but it just ain't for me.

No johan on oopperaa hitto vie! Lihamureke on ollu mulle sekä ruokana että musiikkina aika vieras pitkään. Nyt se korjaantuu. Tässä jännästi yhdityy joku rokkiooppera, bruce springsteen ja kapakkasoitto. Täytyy ehkä kuunnella uudestaan. Ensi kuuntelulla keskiverto. 3/5

Tykkäsin enemmän kuin luulin, etenkin pari ekaa biisiä kovia. Balladia hyvällä meiningillä ja tulikin aika paljon mieleen Bruce Springsteen. 3,5/5.

Nunca viví en los 70, pero escuchar este disco fue como presenciar un concierto al aire libre, en algún parque o feria, con un rock algo más pesado que el clásico, un poco más teatral que el pop o el glam y totalmente épico. Es como viajar en el tiempo.

This album was definitely all over the place stylistically but I was there for it! It's an interesting mix of Americana, ballads and what I'm calling "zany rock n roll"

Some extra credit has to be allowed for the audacity of putting out what is basically a musical without a plot, in the packaging of a heavy metal album. I don’t think I ever listened to the album before and certainly none of it was familiar other than Paradise... which is a superbly constructed song for all the ultra-banality of its concept (and even in that deserves a nod for the underlying cold-blooded assessment of the actual beating heart of most teenage love songs). Obviously a core artifact of its pop era, though considered on its own as an album I’d have to say that it barely stays ahead of its many weaknesses.

There’s something charming about this musical theater type rock opera, but for me personally it is too loud, dramatic, and intense for much replay value. Certainly a fun album but not much else for me.

The rest of the album is a bit hit or miss for me, but my god that title track is still as amazing as ever. RIP to a real one

This one is difficult. On one hand, this may be the best album cover of all time. On the other, the music is NO way reflects the amazing album cover. It's a great operatic pop "rock" album, and I recognize it's greatness, but it has ZERO re-listenability to me. I'm glad I listened to it, and I think it's good, but I have no desire to ever listen to it again. For that, it's a 3/5, but I totally get why people love it. That being said, Meat Loaf could SING. Great chops.

Rock-Pop mit viel Pathos. Hat gute Momente, ist aber spätestens nach der Hälfte ermüdend.

Obviously it's iconic, but just not my thing- it's more musical than metal. Fully get why people love it, just not for me.

It is good fun, some great tracks. The spoken word sections are cringey though, the paradise song was especially cringey

I’m not in the mood for meat loaf. Lol. I get it. It’s like showtunes. The album art is too bad ass for how upbeat and peppy this sounds.

3/5 better than expected!

Big, fat covid denying, anti-vaxx idiot makes big fat, over the top idiotic album. Even Springsteen thinks this album is a tad OTT. Aspects of it are cringe and the kind of stuff neckbeards probably think are romantic but I've got to admit, you can get swept up in it. Ignore the man and listen to the music - it's the least we could do. Best Tracks: Bat Out of Hell; You Took The Words Right Out of My Mouth; Paradise By The Dashboard Light

This is the debut album from Meat Loaf and it released as the title suggests - like a 'Bat Out of Hell'. This album is one of the best-selling in the world and is certified 14 times platinum - which means it's certified diamond. However, this album was not an immediate hit in the US and took some time to gain popularity. This album is still quite popular, especially after a play was created with some of these songs as parts in the play. This epic, rock, pop, gothic, artistic album was a treat to listen to and definitely belongs on this list. Everything came together perfectly for this album.

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Meh...

An album with songs that are nice when they come up on the radio, and Two Out of Three Ain't Bad takes me back to high school years, but not more than that.

Oh boy, I know this album well and while I'm not a fan of Meatloaf, I do love the occasional song. A whole album is tough to listen to though.