VH1: Storytellers
Meat Loaf · 1999
72 min · 18 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · progressive rock
A theatrical blend of hard rock anthems and emotive storytelling, showcasing Meat Loaf's larger-than-life persona.
Why this album works
- Best for
- theatrical storytelling interludes wave-like pacing with contrasts nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
- Context
- By the time 'VH1: Storytellers' was released in 1999, Meat Loaf had experienced a career resurgence following the success of his 1993 album 'Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell'. This album allowed him to share personal anecdotes while revisiting classic tracks, marking a return to live performance narratives that resonated deeply with fans.
- If you like
- hard rock, heavy metal, progressive rock
VH1: Storytellers is an album by Meat Loaf, released in 1999. A theatrical blend of hard rock anthems and emotive storytelling, showcasing Meat Loaf's larger-than-life persona. This album is notable for its unique format, combining live performances with storytelling that adds depth to Meat Loaf's iconic hits. It garnered significant attention on VH1 and contributed to the resurgence of interest in narrative-driven rock music during the late '90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does VH1: Storytellers sound like?
A theatrical blend of hard rock anthems and emotive storytelling, showcasing Meat Loaf's larger-than-life persona. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.
What makes VH1: Storytellers by Meat Loaf notable?
This album is notable for its unique format, combining live performances with storytelling that adds depth to Meat Loaf's iconic hits. It garnered significant attention on VH1 and contributed to the resurgence of interest in narrative-driven rock music during the late '90s. By the time 'VH1: Storytellers' was released in 1999, Meat Loaf had experienced a career resurgence following the success of his 1993 album 'Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell'. This album allowed him to share personal anecdotes while revisiting classic tracks, marking a return to live performance narratives that resonated deeply with fans.
Who is VH1: Storytellers for?
VH1: Storytellers works well if you're into theatrical storytelling interludes, wave-like pacing with contrasts and nostalgic sing-alongs with friends.
How many songs are on VH1: Storytellers?
VH1: Storytellers has 18 tracks, running approximately 72 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 All Revved Up With No Place to Go 1:05
- 2 Life Is a Lemon and I Want My Money Back Standout 6:05
- 3 Story: Written Just for You 1:46
- 4 You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night) 4:50
- 5 Story: What I Won't Do 1:26
- 6 I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That) Standout 6:22
- 7 Lawyers, Guns and Money 4:57
- 8 Story: Working for Jim Steinman in New York 1:56
- 9 More Than You Deserve 3:49
- 10 Story: Peter Pan 0:47
- 11 Heaven Can Wait 5:00
- 12 Story: Paradise in the Office 3:05
- 13 Paradise by the Dashboard Light Standout 9:30
- 14 Story: Performing on Television 0:34
- 15 Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad 4:47
- 16 Story: Bat Out of Psycho 0:21
- 17 Bat Out of Hell 11:25
- 18 Is Nothing Sacred (New single version) 4:43
Release Date
January 1, 1999
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
72 min 35 sec
Learn More
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.
