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Nearly three decades after 1977's BAT OUT OF HELL, and 13 years after its sequel, BACK INTO HELL, Meat Loaf unleashed BAT OUT OF HELL III: THE MONSTER IS LOOSE. While the album was reportedly bogged down in legal disputes between the drama-loving rock performer (aka Marvin "Michael" Aday) and songwriter Jim Steinman, the longtime collaborators apparently patched things up in time for its release on Halloween of 2006. Also assisting Meat Loaf on this typically bold and wonderfully bombastic outing are Todd Rundgren (on vocal arrangements only) and producer Desmond Child, along with a slew of guests including Rob Zombie guitarist John 5 (the uncharacteristically heavy title track) and virtuoso hard-rock six-stringer Steve Vai (the fierce "In the Land of the Pig, the Butcher Is King"). This being a BAT OUT OF HELL installment, of course, there's room for a heart-wrenching duet (with newcomer Marion Raven) on "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" (famously recorded by Celine Dion first) and grandiose pop-tinged rock on "Bad for Good," which benefits from the unmistakable guitar riffs of Queen's Brian May. If it seems like a lot stuffed into one album, it is, and that's exactly what makes THE MONSTER IS LOOSE a top-notch Meat Loaf record.
Personnel: Meat Loaf (vocals); Marion Raven (vocals); Corky James, Eric Bazilian, Steve Vai, Brian May, John 5 (guitar); Matt Rollings (piano); Mark Alexander (organ); Kasim Sulton (bass guitar); Victor Indrizzo (drums); Kenny Aronoff (percussion); Desmond Child, Todd Rundgren (background vocals).
Q (p.140) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "THE MONSTER IS LOOSE is overblown, frequently ridiculous and largely devoid of irony....The album works best when the big guy is at his most operatic."
Q (p.117) - Ranked #84 in Q Magazine's "100 Greatest Albums of 2006." Bat Out Of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose Music Bat Out Of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose Music Bat Out Of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose Music Review Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews III x great
Everything I expected from Meatloaf ... and more. A great mix of heavy and softer rock. The collaborations are fantastic.
Submitted by Maggie (Manchester, UK)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 1 found this helpful. some great moments
There are some great tracks on this album. The standouts include What About Love, Blind As a Bat, and Alive. If Meat Loaf had performed all the duets with his WAL partner Ms. Russo, the duets would have been much stronger. Their voices have such natural chemistry. Their duet will be a showstopper live. All in all, it's a good production.
Submitted by sam (silver springs)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  Overblown Broadway soundtrack
I listened to it out of curiosity, but I won't listen to it very often any more. It truly sounds like a soundtrack from a Broadway production, NOT a rock'n'roll album. Points for all the collaboration, but including a Celine song???
Submitted by Me (California)
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 The Best.
Among the 3 Bats, this is the best. I really loved it. Jin, Desmond and Meatloaf did a great job.
Submitted by Herbert (Săo Paulo, Brazil)
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Listenable to anyone's ears!
I am almost 18 and already understanding why Meat Loaf and many other rock legends are still taking over stadiums around the world! This album has some of the hardest and softest rocking songs i've ever heard and is one my favorite albums in the universe! A must-have!
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