VH1: Storytellers cover

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • theatrical storytelling interludes
  • wave-like pacing with contrasts
  • nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
  • cathartic emotional releases
  • immersive concert-like experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward singles
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Queen· David Bowie· Alice Cooper

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 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) 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 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

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