Hell in a Handbasket
Meat Loaf · 2011
53 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · progressive rock
A theatrical fusion of rock and poignant balladry, echoing themes of love and existential struggle.
Why this album works
- Best for
- theatrical emotional storytelling long immersive listening sessions contemplative late-night reflections
- Context
- Released in 2011, 'Hell in a Handbasket' marked Meat Loaf's 12th studio album and came after a decade-long hiatus. Following the commercial success of 'Bat Out of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose,' this album showcased his return to the music scene during a period when he faced health challenges, including significant weight loss and vocal strain.
- If you like
- hard rock, heavy metal, progressive rock
Hell in a Handbasket is an album by Meat Loaf, released in 2011. A theatrical fusion of rock and poignant balladry, echoing themes of love and existential struggle. The album received mixed reviews but was notable for its exploration of contemporary themes, notably reflecting Meat Loaf’s personal struggles and resilience. It peaked at number 27 on the Billboard 200 chart, demonstrating his enduring popularity despite a changing musical landscape. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hell in a Handbasket sound like?
A theatrical fusion of rock and poignant balladry, echoing themes of love and existential struggle. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.
What makes Hell in a Handbasket by Meat Loaf notable?
The album received mixed reviews but was notable for its exploration of contemporary themes, notably reflecting Meat Loaf’s personal struggles and resilience. It peaked at number 27 on the Billboard 200 chart, demonstrating his enduring popularity despite a changing musical landscape. Released in 2011, 'Hell in a Handbasket' marked Meat Loaf's 12th studio album and came after a decade-long hiatus. Following the commercial success of 'Bat Out of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose,' this album showcased his return to the music scene during a period when he faced health challenges, including significant weight loss and vocal strain.
Who is Hell in a Handbasket for?
Hell in a Handbasket works well if you're into theatrical emotional storytelling, long immersive listening sessions and contemplative late-night reflections.
How many songs are on Hell in a Handbasket?
Hell in a Handbasket has 12 tracks, running approximately 53 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 All of Me Standout 5:15
- 2 The Giving Tree 4:53
- 3 Live or Die 4:26
- 4 Blue Sky / Mad Mad World / The Good God Is a Woman and She Don’t Like Ugly 4:58
- 5 California Dreamin’ Standout 3:57
- 6 Party of One Standout 3:57
- 7 Another Day 5:03
- 8 Forty Days 5:20
- 9 Our Love and Our Souls 3:57
- 10 Stand in the Storm 4:36
- 11 Blue Sky 2:56
- 12 Fall From Grace 3:47
Release Date
September 30, 2011
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
53 min 10 sec
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