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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical storytelling with peaks
- cathartic sing-along anthems
- dynamic journey through emotions
- long-form tracks for immersion
- intense moments of dramatic flair
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek minimalistic sonic experiences
Where this album fits
- Career 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
- Queen· David Bowie· Alice Cooper
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 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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