Reviews (page 4 of 15)
I think on another listen i’d be more into this and i wasn’t not into it but i couldnt get over that some of them sounded like parodys (i guess theres a genre of meatloaf parody). Some very singalongable songs.
I feel like Meat Loaf gets a bad rap but this album fkn slaps?
Enjoyed this way more than I expected to! Not sure it really deserves 4 stars but 3 felt insufficient for the fun energy going on while I listened to it
Bruce Springsteen already did this album with Born to Run but even ol’ Brucey knew to be a bit more restrained than this. Grandeur for the sake of grandeur wears thin early, and turns everything from halfway through track 1 into a slog.
Been waiting for this one. My brother's all-time favorite album. I've heard every song from it many times, but I don't think I've ever listened to it as a whole before. Bombastic, ludicrously over-the-top, and just fantastic throughout. A perfect vehicle for Meat Loaf's massive vocals and Jim Stienman's good-enough-is-never-good-enough song writing. 4 1/2 stars.
Is it me, or does Meatloaf just sound instantly dated? All the stars for Paradise by the Dashboard Lights ... that's the one song that doesn't seem to age. Also note ... one of the best album covers ever!
Am I crazy or is the title track almost a total rip of Springsteen’s “Thunder Road”? That topline melody sounds awfully familiar. I guess I thought I’d like it more? I’d heard “Paradise by the Dashboard Light” a bunch growing up on the radio, but otherwise I came into this with fresh ears. It’s one of the best selling albums of all time; surely that means I’ll get something out of it. His voice is deceptively classical, sometimes pushed into rock grit. There’s some nebulous story going on about escaping hell. I just didn’t think the songs were very exciting; even “Dashboard Light” (which I would’ve previously called an all-time banger) doesn’t hold up as well as I remember because now I can hear how much it sounds like the other songs on this thing. He repeats his ideas too often. “Heaven Can Wait” might as well have been as long as the rest of the songs. The lyrics had me shaking my head sometimes too. (“You’ve been cold to me so long/I’m crying icicles instead of tears” - yuck.) I am a theater kid at heart and this was still too much for me. I will probably still revisit “Dashboard Light” in a year or so when the bad taste is out of my mouth.
Two amazing songs and some really over-dramatic power ballads. Nah but seriously, "Bat Out of Hell" and "Paradise" are some insanely awesome Rock Opera tunes, and the whole team of musicians and engineers that came together to make those songs deserve all the flowers cause holy shit. "Hot Summer Night" was pretty good but that little bit of dialogue at the beginning really makes my skin crawl. I think it's the tongue sounds in between the words being said lol. "Revved Up" is fine but damn I wish the whole song was as awesome as the ending to it. All the ballads in this album leave a lot to be desired tbh. "Heaven Can Wait" is really really sleepy, especially coming after The first couple tracks. "Two Out of Three" was a big "oh that song!" moment, but it felt so much longer than it needed to be. "For Crying Out Loud" was a pretty decent closing track but honestly the 8 minute run-time felt a bit too over the top for my comfort. "Paradise" is such an intense song, that following it up with an equally demanding 8 minute long power ballad feels like too much. Still all that being said, despite the low 7/10 rating, I do think this album is pretty good and even fun in a lot of places, it just gets to be a bit much after a while. Probably a great album for a car ride down the highway.
Oh man, it's a lot. I know it's intentional, and I love it, but you really have to be in the mood for this album. It is definitely reminiscent of being a teenager, the back and forth of emotions, lust, love, hate, and hormones. The second song loses me with its introduction, will avoid it in future listens. Paradise by the dashboard light is exactly what I remembered, beautiful chaos. Bat Out of Hell and For Crying Out Loud were similarly enjoyable. The album seems like what you'd get if Bohemian Rhapsody was a whole album and took itself way less seriously, intentionally taking you on a whole dramatic journey and laughing at itself with you.
Lo escuche todo, no me resulto interesante. Por momentos me sonaba a obra de teatro musical donde las palabras estan metidas en la melodia de manera forzada con tal de contar la historia.
Me gustó ese carácter barroco, es como un barrocko. Muy teatrero, pero muy extenso. A pesar de que son solo 46 minutos lo tuve que escuchar en varios momentos porque se me hizo un poco largo. Si bien no me gustaron canciones en particular (solo una), sí me gusta como álbum.
Heard this album about a million times
As subtle as a brick to the face and unashamedly so.
Totally ridiculous and overblown to a level that makes you think that steinmans co writer was a truckload of cocaine, and yet it works. It works because Meat has so much charisma and theatricality to his voice that the insanity going.on around him has no choice but to bend to his will.
Super cheesy and theatrical with about as many hits as misses. Almost certainly won’t come back to the album, but I’ll return to the highlights. Favorite Songs: “Bat Out of Hell”, “Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad”, “For Crying Out Loud” Least Favorite Song: “All Revved Up with No Place to Go” Mid 3.
Not that bad but not really my style Songs are not as intense as the cover
rock gitu gitu yee
non avevo mai sentito prima questo album e sincero ero convinta che non mi sarebbe piaciuto; invece sono stata sorpresa in modo positivo e qualche traccia mi è rimasta in testa tutto il giorno. le mie canzoni preferito sono state two of three aint bad e la title track, e sono positiva che in futuro lo potrei riascoltare.
A pretty classic album. Nothing else really sounds like this.
So the album and everything about it before opening it suggests its rock, hard rock maybe. But im assuming this is the definition of a rock opera. Its good for the type of music I think, only 7 songs? But not for me. I would be annoyed if someone put this on for a road trip
loved this
I might be more like a 3.5 on this but am giving extra credit simply for the album cover. For being one of the most popular albums of all time, there were a few songs here I hadn't heard - Jim Steinman could sure write a song and play the piano, and a few of these are probably the best "rock opera" songs ever recorded. That said I think it's best at its most fast and furious (title track, Paradise, All Revved Up) and worst at its slowest and schlockiest (Two Outta Three, sorry). But the heights are really really fun, and the lows are more "just OK" rather than actively bad, so 4 stars it is!
Very good album
Loved the album! Bat out of hell was my favorite song but they were all interesting and unique
Yea it's Meat Loaf, yea it's cheesy as all hell. But come on now it's still awesome.
Beaucoup plus fun qu’escompté!! Hyper mélodramatique et kitsch mais dans le bon sens, j’aime bien le côté Supertramp/comédie musicale
Grandiloquent et exubérant sur les titres vraiment rock, EltonJohnesque sur les balades : bien kiffant. Quelque part entre 4 et 5.
Should hate but some really enjoyable tunes
This is gloriously ridiculous and amazing
It was alright. Bat out of hell is great. Some bangers and some mehs. Better than expected
This was surprisingly better than I thought it would be. Meat loaf's theatrical style was unique enough to keep the album feeling fresh. I don't appreciate some of the more misogynistic lyrics but of a time I guess.
Pretty stupid!
So cheesy, but I liked it. I want to see a biopic starring Jack Black.
It is what it is
i liked it
Bat Out of Hell is completely my thing. I loved it. Big, dramatic, and full on, but it never loses me. It held my attention all the way through. I just enjoyed it for what it is. Five stars.
More theater kid shit. Everything I hate about a rock musical and nothing I like about rock.
Clearly these guys are all in on this album. Surprised to read it in a top 10 in albums sold, so obviously appeals to lost of people. It was a bit too theatrical for my taste and aside from the novelty factor and the icon Meatloaf was, not really a huge fan of his music.
This is pretty much exactly what I was expecting; a dramatic, maximalist, theatrical album. Honestly, while it’s not my style at all, I actually enjoyed it more than I thought I would. That said, I won’t be adding it to my regular listening rotation.
Mal was gutes. Hat ein par zuemliche banger drauf. Mag ich
I think this is severely overrated. I kind of hated it
Pretty basic but a fun, epic, energetic album. It’s doesn’t stand out much, but definitely has its moments. Not much else to say. Enjoyable album but hardly special. 7/10
I love this album. I would’ve rated it a 5 without even listening to it, but I listened to it anyways because it’s a 5. And now that it’s over I rate it a 5. It’s perfect, rock and roll for drama kids and im all for it!
Pretty extravagant, kinda cliche.
Not a fan. Music is to dramatic
I always admired the theatrical flair of this. People like to use the term "rock opera", well this is the quintessential rock musical theater. Despite all of that, I don't find most songs to be super memorable, but it still is legendary and great album, 4 stars
Как рок опера - это хорошо
Estuvo bueno el álbum, me gustó que no es música que acostumbro consumir y fue una experiencia diferente
Campy, theatrical, over the top, even silly at times, but so much good fun! Also, lots of solid musicianship and composition- let's not forget the genius of Jim Steinman and his amazing writing and scoring. As I was listening, I wondered why there has never been a Meatloaf musical because this album seems like it was scored precisely for one. Turns out, in 2026 there is one in development! About damn time.
What can I say? I’ve been listening to this album more or less since it’s release and it’s ace! Totally over the top and silly in so many ways but I love it!
I have liked this album since I first heard it when I was 9. But I didn't need to give it another spin this morning.
este no me volvio loca, senti que era el soundtruck de una pelicula random. osea, con esa portada super rockera esperaba algo mas divertido, nada mas. en realidad esta buenisimo, solo que no matcheamos del todo!!!
Enjoyed!
Какой-то слишком пафосный и любвеобильный рок
i aint listening to alll that
Absolutely fabulous and over the top. If you can't enjoy it then youre just a bit fucking miserable aren't you.
haunts my every waking moment
I bought this record when I was 15 and played the hell out of it. I loved all of it - the incredible piano, the booming voice, the over the top theatrics. I still have my record from 1985 and I still love all of it. I have so much listening time invested, and so much nostalgia wrapped up in this album, it’s impossible for me to be unbiased. There’s nothing like belting out these songs at the top of your lungs when you’re home by yourself. 🦇
A master of the rock & roll ballad, Meatloaf loves to add the dramatics into his songs and isn’t afraid to sing a 10-minute jam. All around, his music is very sound and I like his passion and energy in every track. I don’t know that this is his best album, but having the timeless classic Paradis By The Dashboard Light immediately elevates this whole compilation.
It’s hard to hate on any part of this album. It just rocks out with impassioned vocals and the instrumental side is interesting and keeps your attention. Yes, it’s over the top, but in an engaging way and no more so than “I love darkness” heavy metal or “ I love my baby” Pop and R&B jams. Plus, it’s meatloaf … it ain’t fine dining, but everyone loves meatloaf.
Over the top and ridiculously dramatic, but damn this is a super fun listen.
Intro Song, "Bat out of Hell", an absolute banger.
Bombastic! The writing and performances were over the top. Very Springsteen-esque. I didn't know that this was developed from a musical but it certainly sounds like one. Fun and enjoyable.
This is what Rock and Roll and dare I say MUSIC is all about. Thos is a great artist using 100% of his talent and creativity to produce a strong cohesive piece unique to himself above all. Classic radio hits, genere bending arraignment, soaring rock melodies., this album has it all
I enjoyed this - felt similar to Bruce Springsteen to me. Not in love with it, but it was a good album!
its kind of trash, but likeable trash
I remember as a kid reading all the rock magazines, and inevitably, an article would bring up Meatloaf’s Bat Out of Hell. I had no idea who or what Meatloaf was, but by the time I got it on cassette from Columbia House, I soon realized I’m not sure I’d ever really know who Meatloaf was. He was rock, he was pop, he was a Broadway musical, he was metal, he was incredible. As I got older and discovered the joys of Bruce Springsteen, I realized there were some similarities between Meatloaf's music and the Boss’s music. In fact, and I was just told this by my good friend Wikipedia, there had been people who claimed Bat Out of Hell was just a rip-off of Springsteen’s Born To Run. I’ll admit, after hearing Born To Run, I, too, thought it reminded me of Bat Out of Hell. Meatloaf apparently hated the comparisons, and I can understand why. No one wants to be compared to someone else, much less to a rock icon. But, I put Bat Out of Hell on equal footing as Born To Run. Both are in my top albums list. Track one is the title track, Bat Out of Hell and it’s a masterpiece. The music is so good, so heavy, so well composed. And Meatloaf is a great singer, but he’s an even better belter. He just belts it out there. Though he can get quiet if he needs to. This was the third single of five released from the album. It hit number 23 on the Billboard Hot Rock chart. God, I love this song. It tells a tragic story of a motorcycle dude who promises to come back to his lover before dying in a wreck. His heart then flies out of his chest, still beating, mind you, and then flies away like a bat. Out. Of hell. Every time I hear it, I get chills. After getting to the age when you like to research what you’re listening to, you find out that someone named Jim Steinman wrote all the music. Then you realize, he’s a genius. Then you see that Todd Rundgren produced the album. Then you realize, he’s a genius. It’s no wonder this album sold 14 million albums in the U.S. alone. It must be pointed out that, beyond the music and Meatloaf's singing, the lyrics of these songs are perfect. You get a story with each song, and sometimes it's a funny story, and sometimes it's sad, but each story is worth finding the lyrics and following along. And, I'm not a big lyric guy. Track 2 is You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth (Hot Summer Nights) and, supposedly, Meatloaf asked Steinman to write a song that wasn’t 15 or 20 minutes long, a pop song. And this was what Steinman came up with. This was the first single off the album. It’s not the best song on the album, but it’s very good. The song reached the 30s and 40s on the U.S. charts. It’s got a very 50s girl group sound to it, like The Leader of the Pack. Great song, but there are better songs on here. Track 3 is Heaven Can Wait, and it’s another ballad with a very Springsteen-sounding piano and strings. It’s a really beautiful song. Meatloaf really sings so softly on this song, and it goes so well with the music. I don’t think I’ve ever really listened to it close enough to hear just how amazing it is. It’s a very melancholy song, and I almost want to cry. I have no idea why. Is anyone else becoming soft as they age? Track 4 is All Revved Up with Nowhere To Go and it was a single in the United Kingdom. This song has the Springsteen sax with the Springsteen piano. Such a good song. It sounds like it could have been an outtake of Born To Run. This song is also more of an old-school '50s-sounding rock track. I imagine both Steinman and Springsteen listened to the same music growing up, and it really shaped their outlook. In addition to Meatloaf, Steinman also wrote music for Bonnie Tyler, who is criminally underrated. It’s probably why I love Tyler so much. I always looked at her as the female version of Rod Stewart, and I don’t have to tell you how much I love Rod. Track 5 is a great ballad and hilarious. It’s Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad. It’s almost a reverse Baby, It’s Cold Outside, as Meatloaf doesn’t want to go out in the cold and wants to stay in and make sweet, sweet love with his chick. But his chick wants him to say he loves her, and Meatloaf, well, Meatloaf ain't the loving kind. He says, I want you, I need you, but there ain’t no way I'm ever gonna love you, but, hey, two out of three ain’t bad. Brilliant. Then we find out that a girl he was in love with said those words to him and broke his heart, which led him to harden his heart to love. I really love this album. Track 6 is the big one, Paradise By the Dashboard Lights. I mean, do I even have to talk about this song? It’s THE Meatloaf song and one of the greatest songs ever written. It’s about two teenagers trying to hook up, but the girl won’t go past third base unless Meatloaf says he loves her. The way they incorporated a knockoff Phil Rizzuto to make their make-out session sound like a baseball game is one of the greatest things in musical history. This song makes the album a must-listen on its own. The last song is For Crying Out Loud. It’s another quiet piano ballad with Meatloaf using his softness to really bring you down after the bombastic Paradise. Remember that? How bands used to agonize over the order of the songs on an album? Now, you don’t even think about really releasing the album at all, you just put out singles. I’m still an album guy and always will be, I guess. When For Crying Out Loud gets going, it really picks up, still just the piano and Meatloaf, but it builds perfectly. Just a beautiful love song. This album is perfect. There aren’t many in this world. Every song is good, and there are at least four brilliant songs on the album. This is a must-listen album if there ever was. It’ll make you laugh, it’ll make you cry, it’ll fire you up. It’s just incredible. Listen to it as soon as you can, and if you’ve heard it before, but not in a while, listen to it, then listen to Springsteen’s Born To Run and really give yourself a treat.
Quite fun, but not that good
His voice is one of a kind. This album is fun and nostalgic and pretty damned solid. Theatrical rock.
Mid, mellow-dramatic, predictable. Maybe in its day it sounded more dynamic, but I can not hear it with those ears. Meatloaf does have a skilled voice, but it is applied to tepid mediocracy.
This sounds like someone bellowing at a piano in a noisy pub. The songs don’t do anything for me and I really don’t get the huge appeal this album seems to have. I think the style of music just isn’t for me.
Enjoyable and pushes its aesthetic so far that it becomes self-reflexive in an interesting way.
Before even listening, I know that 15 minutes of live performance tagged onto the end of a record is not why this album is on this list. So starting today I'm deciding to find the original standard release and listen to that instead whenever this site links me to another deluxe extended edition for some reason. Anyway... This album is curious. It's produced like every song is a stadium anthem, but I don't think all of these songs fit that bill. They were afraid to get small when the moment called for it. Sounds like they were aiming for the ultimate big album, and forgot to consider the individual songs when they made that decision. As a result it's frequently emotionally disconnected from itself. And also a lot of these tracks are just mediocre songs that they decided were finished being written anyway. Now it's not nearly all bad because a couple of these songs *are* stadium anthems. There are some standout great hooks and memorable moments, but too frequently they aren't well support by also having a great arrangement and aren't songs that are good for their entire runtime. I get why it's on the list, but it's just an okay album all things considered. 3.0/5
Good god.... okay, you've gotta respect the POMP and the commitment to the bit, and the BOMBASITY of it all -- including Meat Loaf's freaking pipes. Still, mostly sounded like a rock musical about one night of horny teenagers being horny....
Honestly, the title and album art does not fit the music on the album. I was expecting something.. harder, more metal, or more gritty. This is something in the vain of Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, or Elton John. It's fine. But I would've hated to buy this album in the 70s based on this cover and then get like.. "Born in the USA" ass vibes lol
I love Meatloaf. It is joy in a bottle, cheeky delicious happiness on a record. It looked so dangerous as a kid. It is the hands down best solo dance party album of all time and should endure for all time.
My parents had this on vinyl, 8-track and CD. I have listened to this album more times than I can count so I might be biased. It's a 5 star for me although I'm not quite so sure it's an actual 5 star. But I don't care, I have too many memories wrapped up in it.
I certainly do not have the connection to this record a lot of people my age or older do. However, my mother taped "two out of three ain't bad" off of the local AM radio station and played it a lot when I was a wee lad, and I always enjoyed it even though it bummed me out.
Can’t take this serious. the songs are good but the dialogue and a lot of the vocals really bring this down. The lowest possible 3 stars
This album is amazing. Perfect. So dramatic, but great. The intro to "You Took the Words Right Outta My Mouth" is cringe, but other than that this is great. So much fun and literally not a bad song. Such a horny album lol Liked Songs: The whole album
3.5
Malade !
This album is a true shakespearian comedy. Absolute gas.
I can see why some love it. I can see why people hate it. It’s very of its time, lyrics are pretty bad in general, but I think the album achieves what it set out to, so who am I to criticise
EL TEMA es temazo, pero el resto no me encantó
What a bombastic and perfectly over-the-top rock-n-roll romance opera! I was exposed to this record as a kid, Mombo karaokeing the silly fuck out of it while hosting family dance parties in the living room. At the time, I thought it was goofy shit for the olds, but guess who came around? Exciting, energetic, and drenched in sweat: this baby has enough hammering piano, whaling sax and shredding guitars to elevate gym shorts. Maybe a page or two torn from Elton's book, but who cares? This chunk of tunes is so rich with frenzied passion, you don't even mind the spit hitting your face. Spanning the complete gamut with the metal-as-fuck "All Revved Up" to the gloriously beautiful ballad, "Two Out of Three", Meat Loaf served a timeless joy ride of rockin' sex fuel, hot-n-ready.
Dripping with energy and above all, P A S S I O N. "Bat Out of Hell" is a helluva opener for a debut album! You really get a big bite of Meat Loaf and what the meal's gonna be. The music is lush, cheesy, over the top, and I’m floating on the clouds. Cocaine is a helluva drug.
Hate it. I get it’s theatrical and over the top but it’s like listening to opera by guns n roses. Not for me
My Fav
I love this album SO much.
This album art and title is WAY more metal than it deserves to be. Meat Loaf is just so fucking weird. Why was this guy popular?
a bit boring
I felt very white listening to this
His name may be Robert Paulsen, but this much melodrama and everything turned up is just too much for me.
Did not expect this type of music with such a cover. Idk if I return to this album but it was not bad
Prima album, heel corny
This album is very nice, the production is cool, the lyrics are a bit repetitive, the lyrics are of a high pop rock that doesn't compromise on low pop rock.
no idea what to rate this tbh. felt misled by the cover but it wasnt bad, jjust seemed like a lot of other stuff ive heard.
Super fun album!
I was not familiar with Meat Loaf's music, so this was a nice discovery ! I enjoyed the album as a whole, although no track emerged as a favorite.
earnest yearning fuxk-opera by horny 70s rock nerd
Not exactly my type of music. I feel like this is stereotypical jock music from those older movies. This album is just odd.
I'm a meatloaf ho
It's a musical theater pastiche of Born to Run, as if Born to Run wasn't already plenty theatrical. This record has been deep in my bones since I was a kid, but I haven't really spent any significant time with it as an adult. I respect the hell out of Jim Steinman (dude's track record on the charts is incredibly impressive). On this album, he takes a million big swings, and just keeps Socking. Fucking. Dingers. Every time. I am definitely not too cool to give this five stars.
His best
A lesson is theatrical rock. Great performance from Meat Loaf, great songs from Jim Steinman and a masterclass in production from Todd Rundgren
Great Album
Another terrible one. 0.5/9, 23.57%
An epic chaotic masterpiece.
Interesting. Didn’t hate it, didn’t love it. Had some good stuff not really any bad songs. Solid 3
Assez bonne surprise, pas trop mon style mais très quali pour la vieillesse
Roquero muy arriba
Actually great, enjoyed it! Though I feel like the album cover doesn't quite capture the music 😅 it was more like Springsteen or Elton John than the metal I expected
I just like how theatrical Meat Loaf is in his music. Politics aside, there's just good flair.
“I swore that I would love you to the end of time! So now I'm praying for the end of time To hurry up and arrive 'Cause if I gotta spend another minute with you I don't think that I can really survive” “Bat Out Of Hell” has always felt extremely unique to me. It’s relentlessly uncool in its theatricality but it remains just on the right side of corniness. It feels like the kind of thing that would inspire embarrassment if someone were to walk in on you listening to it and yet it doesn’t. We all seem to have agreed that as over the top, camp, and downright silly as it is, it is just brilliant. When I revisited it I found that I had left the slower tracks (“Heaven Can Wait” and “For Crying Out Loud”) out of my library on Spotify. I can only assume this was youthful churlishness at the idea of there being any slow tracks on a rock album. On this listen I swiftly rectified this and heard the quality in these two songs as well as what they do for the pacing as a whole. There is nothing I would change about this album. It is absolutely iconic and tremendous good fun.
Pretty good. Nothing really stuck to me though. Very 70s 80s ballad type. 5.1/10
3.5
7/10 - Really liked this, long orchestral rock songs
First off, shoutout Todd Rundgren. I feel like his production and insight to this album is what makes it sound so good. This is a very polished album. Music wise, it was not bad either. Meatloaf can definitely sing and it’s interesting to hear him on the non balled like songs. Think this album would be better if the first and last songs were trimmed down.
This meatloaf has a lot of cheese, but “Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad” ain’t bad. The rest of the album is laughable but not enjoyable.
Im not big into musicals I general but I think this album stands on its own outside of that style. The jaunty piano, pushing vocals and heavy rock sounds all come together to make something unique
4.5
Billy Joel meets Elton John. Super campy, no idea why the album cover is so metal. Good... not great.
Not sure how a bloke who never penned one word or note of his own music can be on this list. It was okay in parts, the last tracks rock n roll bits were quite fun but ruined by all the random interludes. Overall just feels like every rock cliché rolled into one album. 2 stars cos I did find myself bopping along a few times.
Es como si el soundtrack de guardianes de la galaxia y supernatural tuvieran un hijo
-mmmm interesting -very Dad music -I don’t hate it but wouldn’t listen to it again Liked: the end of You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth
One experience that was lost when we all started streaming music was going into a record store, flipping through the bins, and pulling out a record because it had an eye catching cover. Because look at this album cover! Conan the Barbarian exploding out of the ground in a creepy cemetery riding a Harley adorned with a horse skull! This is not at all the face-ripping Judas Priest soundalike you’d think from the art. Though to be fair, we’ve all known that for a long time. I have to admire the audacity here though. This album is completely ridiculous, over the top and dramatic, it seems like Meat Loaf is very aware of how ridiculous it is, and still he’s fully giving it. It’s theatre kid rock. It’s in bad taste, not because it’s offensive or anything like that, but just because it’s so schlocky. In the Standard Histories of Rock Music, the year this album was released, 1977, was the year that punk broke out, supposedly wiping all this stuff away. The sales figures of Bat Out of Hell alone paint a more realistic picture of what people were actually listening to.
Not my personal favorite, but this is classic anthemic 70s rock.
I can confidently say i’ll never listen to this album ever again
Yeah, not for me. Great production quality, and well rounded album though.
Oh, so dramatic! And so good. And so romantic, especially to some seventeen year olds. This was the time when ya listened to entire albums in one listen, and Bat Out Of Hell told a fun story. You didn’t get to see him on the album cover and there was no MTV yet, so no one really knew what he looked like for a few years. Meatloaf was the first musician that I’m aware of that didn’t care about the glamorous “Hollywood” image. The lyrics are poetry, there are some truly classic lines. Bat flits in at (4.49*s) Ain’t no doubt about it we were doubly blessed…
Michael (Marvin) "Meat Loaf" Lee Aday shot like a bat out of hell onto the stage with this debut. The writing brings the drama of teenage puberty and also makes it funny. Although there are many long play songs, they switch up and don't get tiresome. You actually want then to keep going. "Paradise by the Dashboard Light" is probably one of the best written songs about trying to get laid as a high schooler in the 70s. Putting "Heaven Can Wait" and "For Crying Out Loud" as lowest ranked tracks but don't necessarily need them cut. Epic performances by the Loaf and Foley throughout the album. I want to see a re-release of the live-action musical with Jack Black as lead. Meat Loaf is a legend, may he rest in peace...his name was Robert Paulson. 3.87 stars for rounding home base.
Meat Loaf's Bat Out Of Hell is such an endearing album. As a child the album cover of a motorcycle flying out of a graveyard with a huge bat gave me the sense it was going to be a dark, foreboding, hard rock album. Instead I was greeted with a collection of romantic ballads disguised as a rock album. Meat Loaf digs his heels in and belts out some cheeky teenage love songs with a wide variety of flair. The whole thing seems like a load of fun from Meat Loaf's sweaty vocals to the backing band solos (and accompanying vocals where they apply). It's loaded with puns, innuendos and references that make you think of high school days as a horned up teenager in all the best ways. It's a great collection of tracks from that finely walk the line between a variety of genres effectively. Not sure why it works so well but it does. While the vocals rightfully get the bulk of attention I found myself more and more drawn to the piano and backing accompaniment than on previous listens. I was previously unaware that Todd Rundgren and members of the E Street Band were involved but each of their contributions are good. Paradise By The Dashboard Light will remain one of the great anthems that I love but there's so much else on this album worth listening to. I have so much affection for this and was excited when I saw it on the list. I'd agree this is one you have to hear before you die. 3.92 stars
I meet meat loaf in Rocky Horror Picture Show (one of the greatest films ever made), it’s great to see his music in here, such a fun and campy album
ich dachte meat loaf wäre heavy metal😭, trotzdem sehr gut 80s rock, ich wusste dass ich 'paradise by the dashboard light' kenne, hmmm woher wohl, GLEE
I just found out that Bob from Fight Club actually has a secret life as a rock star. While my brain is trying its best to process this information, I can say that this album has a grand sound that mimics a rock spectacle. It has a lot of soul and it just sounds good. It doesn't rely on typical song structures and it does its own thing. One downside that stands out is that songs tend to drag a little, but overall it was a pleasant experience. My favorite tracks are the opening "Bat Out of Hell" which sets the tone perfectly and "Two Out of Three Ain't Bad".
I love a good rock opera. It's dramatic and cheesy, but a ton of fun to listen to. Mr Loaf puts 110% into every song and the energy is infectious. There are plenty of excellent over-the-top tracks but the ballads are pretty good too and the contrast helps to stop things feeling too boring by the end.
Oh, Meat Loaf made the cut?? Interesting. Admittedly, I only know him from his acting. Specifically from The Rocky Horror Picture Show and as Robert Paulson in Fight Club, one of my all time favorite movies. The dude could really act well. As a singer though, this is a little too silly, too light, and has way too much filler for my liking. The first song, “Bat Out of Hell” is pretty good. Not amazing, but he’s got a hell of a set of pipes on him and can hit those high notes spectacularly. It’s my favorite song on the album. Everything else is either a slow ballad that I don’t care for, or filler that just drags on for longer than I really want or need it to. “All Revved Up with No Place to Go” has a pretty neat sax solo that I thought was worth mentioning, I loved that. I still enjoyed this album, but I’ve got a lot of nitpicks with it and things that didn’t really vibe with me. It’s immensely theatrical and to that degree I conclude it must be a theater kids wet dream. I am not, nor have I ever been or ever will be a theater kid, so the charm doesn’t really register with me. It’s 46 minutes long, which is always a good length for an album, but I can only say I only really enjoyed a single song. Nothing was unbearable, but nothing was objectively great either to me. “Paradise by the Dashboard Light” is fine, it has moments of greatness, but it just goes on and on and I lose interest about halfway through. This album is fine, but I for sure won’t be returning to it. The few and far between moments when it’s over the top and fast paced, it’s also generally a bit repetitive and drags, but those are my favorite parts of the album. The rest is just a bunch of filler and heavily filled with lighter ballads that I just do not care for. I almost want to give this a 2, but in the rare moments it’s good, it’s more than worthy of a 3. We’ll call this one a 3.2 and move on to the next one. At the bare minimum, it was actually really cool to finally hear the late, great Meat Loaf sing. Now I can say truthfully and wholeheartedly that I preferred him much more as an actor and really mean that.
Not my typical style of music, but I just have too much sentimental value of listening to my parents play this all the time when I was young.
Overdramatic in a good way, but the songs really could have used some trimming down at times. I love long songs, but these don't feel like they really offer much new after the first few minutes. I love Meat Loaf's voice, though; it's powerful and sonerous.
Denne
Superb. Compulsory for any crazy rock n roll party
Helllllll yeah, theatrical, operatic, rock and roll
5/10, had fun moments, was definitely better with the wider variety of instruments, wished there was more saxophone. Some of the songs were very forgettable and felt like they dragged on a bit too much.
Did not expect to like this one as much as I did! Honestly was a banger, not sure it made a Meat Loaf fan out of me but was a very pleasant surprise
A little self indulgent for my taste but had some decent tracks. I will say I about bursted out laughing when he started “praying for the end of time.” Regretting my 3 out of 5 for the to british album. Definitely better than that one
Really enjoyed it
I enjoyed this album more than I thought I would. I think it's a bit silly and doesn't take itself too seriously, and the lyrics are pretty hilarious. Stuck between 3 and 4 but I'll default to 4
First meat loaf album who cheered. Ok devious piano. Is meat loaf a guy or a band. Is this like a tame impala situation. Interesting. Holy shit I don't gaf. Like I genuinely don't care. What the fuck is this. What are we doing. I actually don't like any of these. Mr. Loaf I'm not a fan. Somehow this is not what I thought Meat Loaf would sound like. Favourite: You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth Least favourite: You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth
Reminded me of Queen someone
LMAO
3.8
I'm not the biggest fan of this style of music, but it's undeniably very stylish and Meat Loaf is a terrific performer. Plenty of classics on here and, despite a few lengthy tracks, it's overall a pretty tight 45 minutes and a lot of fun if you're in the mood.
Genuinely didn't expect to love this album as much as I did. Maybe my mom does know ball.
It's impossible not to enjoy Bat Out Of Hell, honestly put it on and just TRY to deny it. Meat Loaf himself has a hell if a voice, and no wonder, he spent most of his career outside of Meat Loaf in Musical Theatre, delivering iconic and definitively versions of roles like Rocky in Rocky Horror. His pipes were made for the stage, and the 70s. Of course its cheesy, of course it's not "cool". But its fucking awesome fun, it's rock and roll, it pianos being absolutely battered. Its over the top and it's going to put a grin on your miserable little face. Get at it.
First and last track were great, rest kind of faded into background but that's probs more my fault
Did think meatloaf was a metal band so this was a bit of a surprise. This is quite theatrical, and I do recognise some of the songs already from my mum singing single lines from them lol 3
Eh. Not likely to relisten.
If this doesn't make you realize why punk rock exists, I don't know what will.
I happily let them get on with obsessing over this while my instinct helped me not to engage. Eventually I gave in and checked it out properly. My instinct had been right all along. Now I’m having to listen again, but this will be the last time. A well executed Springsteen/Elton parody pumped with musical theatre steroids and stripped of all semblance of nuance. There you go, summed up in under 20 words. I used to think “fair fucks to the guy for overcoming being a socially anxious fat lad” but it turned out in the end he was kind of a pos so I can return comfortably to my instinctual position.
Might just have been in the exact right mood but I can’t fault this, it kicked ass and I loved every second. Big and bold and fun and I want to see the futuristic Peter Pan musical it was supposedly developed from so bad.
LIKE A BAT OUT OF HELL I'LL BE GONE WHEN THE MORNINGS COMMESSSS (sick guitar solo). Is there any better album to yell along to at the top of your voice on a long car trip? Fucking banger. Have always loved this album and always will.
Energetic and fun
How can a meat loaf contain such obscene amounts of cheese
Rock musicals still very much not my thing but this one's not bad.
Very much enjoyed the whole way through
Nice album with awsome playing and nice theme through out.
Thought it was going to be more interesting than it was but out of songwriting, production and intrigue... two out of three ain't bad.
Despite the over-the-top, cheesy/corny/cringe, it's impossible not to love this album. A perfect masterpiece.
I can see why this is popular and considered to be great, but I don't like this album very much. It's just a musical with distorted guitars. I don't typically like musicals so this doesn't do much for me. That said, Meat Loaf is a vocal tour de force and the songwriting is good.
Utterly silly.
STILL a (mostly) perfect front to back barn burner
This album is a rollercoaster of emotions. There are periods that are like wow I kinda like this and then there are periods that are like wtf. The album starts off purely instrumental and it sounds good and then the vocals come and its like wow this feels like a theater kid. I thought that would ruin the album, but I got used to it. The songs are too long and drag on. You think its about to end but it keeps going and I wasn't a fan of that weird Disco transition that came in randomly for a bit. The songs are a bit overproduced, but they sound good and the instrumentals were the best part of the album for me.
Cheesy, campy, very 70s. Like a time capsule
phenomenal rock opera. the bat out of hell song is an absolute banger
I’m not a huge fan of meatloaf. I mean…it’s good…don’t get me wrong..it’s good music…he made good music.
No
Over-the-top, but thar’s exactly what they were after. There’s nothing else quite like this. Hard rock for theatre kids.
4/5. I was not familiar with Meat Loaf's work outside of "Paradise by the Dashboard Light" before this listen. It's a fantastic album, and anyone who enjoys lofty rock unafraid of bringing in influences from other genres will treasure it. Meat Loaf is an incredible singer throughout, the instrumentation is excellent, and the lyrics, although never unique or complex, are well done and delivered masterfully.
A band I’m aware of by name only. I’ve seen the musical Neverland so I was intrigued to read that this album was developed from it and later on had its own stage show as well. I’m sure this would be more enjoyable/interesting for me with additional context from a show; and sometimes musical soundtracks can stand completely on their own, but I’m surprised to hear about how well the album sold.
Great album, and artist. Died way too young. Hours listening to this album.
4.5/10
Oh this is such fun!! Gloriously OTT and somehow timeless. Cannot believe some reviewers on here are taking this seriously. Great songwriting, fantastic musicians and songs you want to bawl along to. What’s not to love about that?
I always subconsciously loathed any time I heard someone or mention to Meat Loaf. I have no good reason why, perhaps the name sounded pretentious? I don't really feel that way now after listening to Bat Out Of Hell. I hadn't heard any Meat Loaf song or him talking or anything in general except for "Paradise by the Dashboard Light" but I remember not liking it, too weird I suppose. I only remembered the song now when I got this album because of three things I remember from it, Meat Loaf song, duet with female vocalist and long song. The song on a re-listen was much better received by myself, for sure. Though I do wish the song was more like the first 3 minutes of the said song which is S-tier, but rest of the song is maybe a strong B. This album seemed to me very meticulously done. Just everything about it, every minute detail is exactly in the right place at the right time, just so WELL done. The album really gives off the impression that this is an album created by a perfectionist where every possible perfection was perfected. Hope I got the point across enough, but I really do feel that impression. (I don't mean well done as in I extremely like it, more like it was well thought-out.) The backstory of the album that I read on Wikipedia was a real trip and a half, just like the multi-part 8 minute songs featured here. Highlight Song/s: "You Took The Words Right From My Mouth (Hot Summer Night)" and "Paradise by the Dashboard Light"
favorite: You took the words right out of my mouth (hot summer night) "On a hot summer night would you offer your throat to the wolf with the red roses?" "Will he offer me his mouth?" "Yes" "Will he offer me his teeth?" "Yes" "Will he offer me his jaws?" "Yes" "Will he offer me his hunger?" "Yes" "Again, will he offer me his hunger?" "Yes" "and will he starve without me?" "Yes" "and does he love me?" "Yes" "Yes" "On a hot summer night would you offer your throat to the wolf with the red roses?" "Yes"
5/10 This is not a bad album, but it's really, really, really not my kind of music. Every song is twice as long as it should be; for as elaborate and over-the-top each song is, they're all pretty dull; and I just don't like it tbqh.
Meh
Some familiar tunes. Good vibe.
Not bad. I liked the piano rock elements, but I don’t think this was amazing as sales numbers would imply. 3.5/5
i mean this is a masterpiece. it doesnt do a ton for me but it's amazing.
What a voice! This one stands the test of time.
Part prog, part Springsteen, part Broadway spectacle... all cheese. So why do I love this album so much? I don't know if it's a "Great" album, but it's a ton of fun, and that's all that really matters to me... 5 stars all the way.
Paradise by the dashboard light is so fire
glee cover, songs too long
It's not my favorite but not the worst.
I know more about his guy as an actor than as a musician. Do the time warp robert Paulson. I guess I know paradise by the dashboard lights. And its a fine song. A bit too melodramatic if thats the word for it. Performative? And the rest is about the same. His voice is fine. The music is fine. The songwriting is fine. I will say that album cover is very sick. In a sort of dorky kinda way. I think its too ballad heavy for my tastes. At the end of the day its ok. About as middle of the road as you can get. I can see what others who love it might see but for me its just alright
20# ABBA if they we're rockin instead of poppin. You have an album cover that looks like the most metalcore metal has ever been and then give clapping session in a middle of a song, what? Um, this is not for me, no no. It's teatrical... feels fake, premeditaded, like too calculated, previsible. Don't throw this kind of rock ballads to me. I like teatrical in projects like Black Midi's Hellfire, i don't have the words to describe what they do right, but they hit it like a needle in my butt, wait what? And I don't like to be that guy, but the mixing..? flat, i like my drums not that faraway of my ear. Listening to this at full was hard, geez
His name was Robert Paulson.
Really fun, enjoyed the dramatic, almost operatic vibe.
Good album.
What is Rocky Horror Picture Show was just one guy and it rocked more? Bonus points: put that guy in Rocky Horror. This was real fun, I really enjoyed this listen. The duet especially was killer. Took me many years to get around to listening to any Meat Loaf and it was worth the wait, I'll have to check out more of his stuff.
It's been a very long time since I've heard this album, and it did bring back good memories. I kind of forgot how good it actually is. However, some songs are more memorable than others
It was fine
That was REALLY great. I love opera rock
Much more broadway musical-esque than I expected. Found myself dancing.
Not a musical fan, so I wasn't surprised to find out this was adapted from a musical. No thanks.
70s rock opera with incredibly cheesy lyrics, pass
I still think Meatloaf and John Kruk are the same person. Fun time!
What a great album. Cheesy and over the top in all the best ways. The energy on this album is off the charts. My father was a big Meatloaf guy, and I currently own his hand me down copy. It’s perfect in its ridiculousness…and that album cover 👀👀👀👀
With the help of Jim Steinman, Meatloaf has created a classic mixture of drama, rock and roll and humor
Amazing record. So theatrical. A 3,8 for me.
- Why is the title track so long, jeez - This is a very horny album that’s also profoundly unsexy, a bad combo - Wikipedia tells me many of the songs on this album were written for a musical, which tracks. I don’t think you should be legally allowed to have cover art of a dude riding a flying motorcycle out of hell in the middle of a graveyard, when the album itself is mostly melodramatic show tunes.
5/10
Fun, theatrical, and over the top
It feels too overdone for me. Admittedly, I think my opinion improved a bit when I read that this was developed from a musical, as that explains the direction of this to some degree. The songs are well composed. I might like them more presented in a different way, but I really wasn't into this particular hard rock production on some of the songs. I did like the second half much better than the first. The standouts for me were "Heaven Can Wait" and "For Crying Out Loud". 3/5 because I actually liked it towards the end.
Bombastic cheese. Mr. Loaf is treading water in a sea of retarded sexuality and bad poetry.
Quintessential 70s rock album. This album was meant to be listened to on the family record player or the 8 track player in your American muscle car. Every song is ridiculously long, but somehow it works. This album just makes me happy.
I honestly thought Meat Loaf was a nu metal artist (the name gives off the same vibe as Limp Bizkit and Korn to me) until last night, when I saw that some of the reviews referred to Bat out of Hell as "theater kid music." After listening to the album... I'd say that pretty much checks out. I definitely wasn't expecting music in the realm of Elton John and Queen, but the LP isn't a bad listen – maybe a bit bombastic, but the writing is solid and the theatrics sell the experience more than they hurt it. I found the title track to be particularly fun! That said, some of the slower ballads like "Heaven Can Wait" and "For Crying Out Loud" (the latter of which is nearly nine minutes long) didn't do much for me, which kinda dragged down the wider experience. How this became one of the best-selling albums ever is beyond my understanding. Highlights: Bat out of Hell, All Revved Up with No Place to Go, Paradise by the Dashboard Light
this was surprisingly decent but a bit overly theatrical especially the last couple of tracks
Great album
блять эти ебаные рок оперы с непонятной структурой, сраной пианинкой и все в таком духе. нахуя? не знаю. гитара и роцк там чисто фон
I can't tell if it's because my brain is a mush right now but this sounds so hilarious to me. unironically a good time
i only knew paradise by the dashboard light from the glee cover (really good btw), and i’m so glad i’ve been able to actually experience meat loaf’s music. wouldn’t have otherwise.
I wonder if anyone has seen this album cover and read the title and thought “this must be a really heavy album!” Then you put it on and it sounds like like Rock Horror picture show then Black Sabbath. Which is fine.
Can’t fault the ambition and flamboyance of it, but I just didn’t like the songs underneath all the razzmatazz.
Has its moments, I guess.
If I found out I was going to die I’d probably listen to bat out of hell again
I like it for its sheer over-the-topness. Three Out of Five Aint Bad. 6.6 Fav track: Bat Out of Hell Least fav: For Crying Out Loud
Oops there’s meatloaf in my ballads. 7/10
I think this is a really good album, the songs are over the top and theatrical and I think this album does a very good job toeing the line of being silly and being a serious piece of art. I do think some of the songs can drag in some areas but overall a very fun listen experience
nah
5/5 I can't understate my absolute devotion to Meatloaf!
This was a fun listen! Very theatrical in a good way.
Absolute banger, very recognizable from my childhood. Wasn't aware of Jim Steinman's legacy at all, can hear his songwriting imprint in here loud and clear now. https://jimsteinman.com/gothic-rock-cottage.html
This is (somehow) one of the biggest-selling albums of all time. Holy crap. It's not terrible; it's a true rock opera. Very theatrical. Very straight coke addict Elton John. This was my first actual listen, and it's everything you would expect if you've heard Paradise by the Dashboard Light. Influence 3. Quality 3. Intangibles 4. Hits 5. I like Paradise, and I respect this for what it is 4.
4.5. Great album! Didn't see that coming!
I've always enjoyed this album. It's super theatrical and really fun. Bunch of rockers on it too. Bat Out of Hell is a really strong opener. You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth is such a good song about young love (or lust) and Paradise By The Dashboard Light hits it well. All Revved Up also covers that teenage experience pretty well. All in all just a fun album.
Great surprise, liked the songs a whole lot more than I expected
A couple of big songs on this album. Overall pretty good. Meat Loaf always seemed like a lower tier star though.
sorry but Paradise by the Dashboard Light slaps and so does the glee version i don’t make the rules
I like some operatic stuff, like Queen. I even like some sappy camp, like Neil Diamond. But this was too theatrical and too campy for me. It’s fun, but it just didn’t land for me.
I really love the drama of Meat loaf- especially his ballads! But I don’t think I can pull the trigger on a 4-5 star for this album.
3.5
Det var fint, men ikke lige hvor jeg tænkte jubidubi. Meget om kærlighed og lyst i teksterne føler jeg. Måske er jeg bare ikke den store meatloaf mand. Generelt set flot produceret.
So campy. 1/3 Bruce, 1/3 Elton, 1/3 80s style ballads
31 days in and still no album by a woman, I present: Dreamland by Black Box. Enjoy!
Lowkey bombastic.
I really didn't enjoy this over the top, paint by numbers, soft rock. I liked none of the songs. I feel bad giving it this score, especially because I suspect a teenage me may have quite liked it, but I would actively avoid listening to again, so it's got to be my second one.
What a bunch of great ballads.
AMAZING !!!
Just on the strength of track 1-2 alone this needs to be a four
Solid 70s rock album, it's probably not something I would revisit but I can see why they were such a popular band.
Is this the corniest album of all time? Surprisingly that this is the best selling album of all time in Australia. Sometimes the cheese really works and sometimes it can just be a little excessive. Like it’s stupid but I think I like it. Favorite songs were Bat Out Of Hell, You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth, and Paradise By The Dashboard Lights.
Two good songs, and the rest are fillers. I don't understand the hype for Meat Loaf i'm sorry Favorites: All Revved Up with No Place to Go, Paradise by the Dashboard Light Least favorites: You Took The Words Right Out of My Mouth, For Crying Out Loud Rating (out of 10): 6.5/10
If there’s a better theatrical rock album, I’d love to hear it.
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Awesome album, a true classic No bad tracks, mostly great ones I personally would have ended the album with Paradise... but that,s just me
Cinematic. Operatic. Overwrought. Over the top. But fun.
I loved this album in the eighties. Listened to it again and again and again. But then stopped abruptly and for the first time since approx. 30 years I once again listened to the whole album now as part of this journey. Well, what can I say. Contrary to some other albums this has not gotten worse in the last 30 years. Still love every second of it and will be listening more again.
To be fair a pretty decent listen, its a rock and opera blend which i think sort of works. Im too young to know a lot about Meat loaf i had only really just heard of him so went into this fairly blind. Id say it was a nice suprise but wouldn't probably listen to much of the songs again but was a good experiance for this project. Standout song 'Bat out of hell'.
actually loved it
Classic
bombastically unapologetic
A LOT less heavy than I expected based on the cover LMAO. So theatrical!! I do like the theatrics of it, and like my dad told me, his voice and storytelling is pretty great. I liked this! It was enjoyable. I do love me some big sounding theatrical songs so, yeah. 3 ⭐️
No
Dearest god no…
I thought meat loaf was dad rock. Delightful surprise
I listened to this album for the first time in 6th grade. Loved it then, love it now!
Has the feel of a soundtrack more than a rock album. I was surprised about the fact that it’s mostly prog rock. It was a good time but not something I can see myself going back to.
The musicality was done very well and the lyrics were telling a story which I like. Bombastic and dramatic and quiet and reflective. Good album.
3/5 This was a nice album. Just maybe not entirely my genre.
Me hace sentir como un poco de nostalgia, no sé cómo explicarlo. El sonido es bueno, no conecté con todas las canciones pero lo escuché completo.
Fun, long songs
Suppose you're looking for a fun couple of songs to add to your playlist, highly recommend this album for a listen. I will say sometimes the album goes a little longer than it should, but that's a minor complaint on my end, as I love prog rock, so who am I to judge? My first time seeing meatloaf was in the amazing movie Rocky Horror Picture Show, and, much to my delight, the album is very reminiscent of the songs from that musical to a degree. Love it for that. If you need a blast to the past, this album will take you away, blasting on a motorcycle through hell. cheesy fun to rock to.
Fun, well-executed rock opera with a palpable energy to it.
Paradise by the Dashboard Light is unironically one of the greatest songs ever written. I love the operatic feel of those whole album and really am unphased by some of these long songs too. Crazy to think this is the first Meatloaf album but it never quite reached these highs again. Great slice of the 70s
Epic
rating this feels like criticizing the Mona Lisa or something. the album is a complete package, and I think it tells you what to feel all the way through.
Despite the overwhelming and not very subtle title track this is a soft album. This kind of rock opera is purely for those who do not like music but enjoy the spectacle.
Obviously a talented musician but I've never been a fan. Trouble is you can't help singing along to it
3.5 un bon album rock (même si pas mon style)
Forty years plus later and I still don’t like this album. I’ve tried. But I consider this the first whiner album I heard in my life.
This is catchy as hell and I love a good meat loaf
Some tracks weren’t really my type BUT (but) there were a few bangers so I’ll give jt a good 67/100
Orgasmic
Not bad. Rock.
I know it's cheesy but I have fond memories of this album from my schooldays, we loved it when it first came out so I've still got a soft spot for it to be honest.
love
classic album
not bad, not my fave
Like a soundtrack of rock musical. Good singing and some interesting songs.
I was worried about the length of some of the tracks but it all came together nicely. A solid rock album.
Unbelievable cheese.
Granted I'm only one song in but my god this is the worst. To me, this is noisy. Too much melodrama and overblown singing. I am surprised how much it reminds me of Springsteen's later stuff, but that might be a similar Broadway influence, and just the typical soundscapes of the day. I will try to listen to it all...
very musical coded. but not bad. listened to it twice actually
This isn't rock and roll, it's musical theater. I find myself enjoying lots of it, but multiple times I've had the experience of being like "wait, this is the same fucking song?" and it is the same fucking song. They're all so long. Even the "short" songs feel like they just keep going on.
Second song was really weird (not in a good way). The opening was really strong. The rest were also pretty good.
Such a corny and outdated sound. The coverart is borderline clickbait lmao. Every one of these songs has it's place on the soundtrack of some 3-star family movie from the 80s, in the worst way possible
exactly the type of shit i'd expect from meat loaf (complimentary).
Meat Loaf may be best known for some of his film roles in Rocky Horror Picture Show and Fight Club, but believe it or not he also released a very respectable and somewhat iconic Rock Opera album nearly 50 years ago. This fun and chipper release has a lot of different moods to it, some a throwback to a time before the rocking 70s, some very present in the current day and age this was made, and some that are much more timid and emotional pieces that really give this album the swing it needs to be to make it one big overarching story. In retrospective this album probably rocked for the time it came out, but I am not afraid to say I find this project to be a bit cheesy in the modern day and age and not something I would ever particularly go back to. It is cool in concept but feels like a popular release in a genre of albums that have a lot better products coming out around the same time period, Meat Loaf simply got lucky by having a kickass album cover to an album that feels very booming and grand. Nuff said.