Bad Attitude cover

Bad Attitude

Meat Loaf · 1984

40 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · progressive rock

A raucous blend of theatrical rock and hard-hitting anthems that showcases Meat Loaf's signature bombast.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo anthems
  • theatrical energy for sing-alongs
  • cathartic release in every track
  • for lively gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer quiet, reflective moments

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1984, 'Bad Attitude' was Meat Loaf's follow-up to the commercially successful 'Bat Out of Hell.' At this point in his career, he was navigating a resurgence after several years of fluctuating popularity, with this album aiming to reclaim the chart success he had previously enjoyed.
Stylistic neighbors
Queen· David Bowie· Alice Cooper

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Bad Attitude 4:57
  • 2 Modern Girl 4:27
  • 3 Nowhere Fast 5:12
  • 4 Surf’s Up 4:45
  • 5 Piece of the Action 4:01
  • 6 Jumpin’ the Gun 3:13
  • 7 Sailor to a Siren 5:05
  • 8 Don’t Leave Your Mark on Me 4:07
  • 9 Cheatin’ in Your Dreams 4:15

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata