Piece of the Action: The Best of Meat Loaf
Meat Loaf · 2009
150 min · 30 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · progressive rock
Thunderous rock anthems collide with theatrical storytelling, encapsulating the spirit of classic rock grandeur.
Why this album works
This compilation album serves as a comprehensive overview of Meat Loaf's illustrious career, featuring hits that helped solidify his status in rock music. It has received critical acclaim for its curation and is notable for bringing together both popular singles and deeper cuts, allowing listeners to explore the full range of his theatrical style.
- Best for
- theatrical storytelling with grandeur dynamic journey with emotional peaks epic anthems for sing-alongs
- Context
- Released in 2009, 'Piece of the Action: The Best of Meat Loaf' is a retrospective compilation that showcases the artist's journey from his 1977 breakthrough album 'Bat Out of Hell' through various career ups and downs. At this point, Meat Loaf was revitalizing his legacy after a period marked by fluctuating popularity and health challenges, making this collection significant for both longtime fans and new listeners alike.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bob Dylan· Bruce Springsteen· Cher· Neil Young· Elvis Presley· Green Day· Cyndi Lauper· Prince
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Bat Out of Hell Standout 9:48
- 2 You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth Standout 4:14
- 3 Two Out of Three Ain't Bad 5:24
- 4 Paradise by the Dashboard Light Standout 8:28
- 5 Dead Ringer for Love 4:23
- 6 Modern Girl 4:28
- 7 I'm Gonna Love Her for Both of Us 7:07
- 8 Read 'em and Weep 5:24
- 9 Peel Out 6:30
- 10 Midnight at the Lost and Found 3:30
- 11 If You Really Want To 3:37
- 12 Razor's Edge 4:06
- 13 Sailor to a Siren 4:42
- 14 Blind Before I Stop 3:31
Disc 2
- 1 Piece of the Action 4:17
- 2 Rock 'n' Roll Mercenaries 4:57
- 3 I'll Kill You If You Don't Come Back 6:24
- 4 Special Girl 3:56
- 5 Heaven Can Wait 4:47
- 6 All Revved Up With No Place to Go 4:20
- 7 More Than You Deserve 3:32
- 8 Everything Is Permitted 4:39
- 9 For Crying Out Loud 8:45
- 10 The Promised Land 2:46
- 11 Bad Attitude 4:55
- 12 Wolf at Your Door 4:06
- 13 You Never Can Be Too Sure About the Girl 4:30
- 14 Don't Leave Your Mark on Me 4:07
- 15 One More Kiss (Night of the Soft Parade) 5:41
- 16 I Love You So I Told You a Lie 3:43
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