Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell cover

Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell

Meat Loaf · 1993

75 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · progressive rock

A theatrical rock odyssey with soaring vocals, grandiose arrangements, and epic storytelling woven throughout its tracks.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • theatrical storytelling experiences
  • grandiose arrangements and builds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 6, 1993, 'Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell' marks Meat Loaf's return after a decade-long hiatus following the original 'Bat Out of Hell' in 1977. This album came during a resurgence in his popularity, aided by collaborations with songwriter Jim Steinman and a renewed focus on theatrical rock elements. The release also followed Loaf's struggles with personal issues and industry setbacks.
Stylistic neighbors
Queen· David Bowie· Alice Cooper

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I’d Do Anything for Love (but I Won’t Do That) 12:01
  • 2 Life Is a Lemon and I Want My Money Back 7:59
  • 3 Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through 5:50
  • 4 It Just Won’t Quit 7:21
  • 5 Out of the Frying Pan (and Into the Fire) 7:24
  • 6 Objects in the Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are 10:15
  • 7 Wasted Youth 2:41
  • 8 Everything Louder Than Everything Else 7:59
  • 9 Good Girls Go to Heaven (Bad Girls Go Everywhere) 6:53
  • 10 Back Into Hell 2:46
  • 11 Lost Boys and Golden Girls 4:28

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