The Very Best of Meat Loaf
Meat Loaf · 1998
117 min · 18 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · progressive rock
Grandiose rock anthems blend with theatrical storytelling, showcasing Meat Loaf's powerful vocals and intricate compositions.
Why this album works
This album is significant not only for its comprehensive collection of hits but also for introducing a new generation to Meat Loaf's theatrical sound. The single 'I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)' remains one of his best-known tracks, emphasizing the album's impact on both charts and popular culture.
- Best for
- theatrical storytelling with peaks cathartic sing-along anthems dynamic journey through emotions
- Context
- Released in late 1998, 'The Very Best of Meat Loaf' arrived during a resurgence period for the artist, following the commercial success of 'Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell' in 1993. This compilation encapsulated his most celebrated tracks, solidifying his status as a rock icon after years of fluctuating popularity.
- 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 Home by Now / No Matter What 8:25
- 2 Life Is a Lemon and I Want My Money Back (remix) 8:07
- 3 You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night) 5:04
- 4 Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad 5:23
- 5 Modern Girl 4:28
- 6 Rock & Roll Dreams Come Through 5:50
- 7 Is Nothing Sacred 6:37
- 8 Paradise by the Dashboard Light Standout 8:25
- 9 Heaven Can Wait 4:48
Disc 2
- 1 I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That) 11:58
- 2 A Kiss Is a Terrible Thing to Waste 7:36
- 3 I’d Lie for You (and That’s the Truth) 6:27
- 4 Not a Dry Eye in the House 5:54
- 5 Nocturnal Pleasure 0:38
- 6 Dead Ringer for Love 4:20
- 7 Midnight at the Lost and Found 3:31
- 8 Objects in the Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are 9:45
- 9 Bat Out of Hell 9:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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