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Although Meat Loaf has made several albums since Bat Out of Hell, Bat Out of Hell II: Back Into Hell is an explicit sequel to that milestone of '70s pop culture. Reprising the formula of the original nearly to the letter, Back Into Hell is bombastic and has too much detail, thanks to the pseudo-operatic splendor of Jim Steinman's grandly cinematic songs. From the arrangements to the lengths of the tracks, everything on the album is overstated; even the album version of the hit single, "I Would Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)," is 12 minutes long. Yet that's precisely the point of this album, and is also why it works so well. No other rock & roller besides Meat Loaf could pull off the humor and theatricality of Back Into Hell and make it seem real. In that sense, it's a worthy successor to the original.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
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Kasim Sulton, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jeff Bova, Organ, Programmer, Synthesizer, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Buslowe, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - David Thoener, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Rick Marotta, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Eddie Martinez, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Bill Payne, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Greg Calbi, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Todd Rundgren, Vocal Arranger, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jim Steinman, Producer, ComposerLyricist - ROY BITTAN, Producer, Associate Producer - Steven Rinkoff, Producer, Engineer, Associate Producer, StudioPersonnel - Lorraine Crosby, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Justin Meagher, Bagpipes, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Brian Meagher Jr, Bagpipes, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Meat Loaf, MainArtist - Max Haskett, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Lee Aday, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1993 Virgin Records Limited
Kasim Sulton, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jeff Bova, Organ, Programmer, Synthesizer, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Buslowe, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - David Thoener, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Rick Marotta, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Eddie Martinez, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Bill Payne, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Greg Calbi, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Todd Rundgren, Vocal Arranger, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jim Steinman, Composer, Producer - ROY BITTAN, Producer, Associate Producer - Steven Rinkoff, Producer, Engineer, Associate Producer, StudioPersonnel - Lorraine Crosby, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Justin Meagher, Bagpipes, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Brian Meagher Jr, Bagpipes, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Meat Loaf, Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Max Haskett, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1993 Virgin Records Limited
Kasim Sulton, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jeff Bova, Organ, Programmer, Synthesizer, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Buslowe, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - David Thoener, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Rick Marotta, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Eddie Martinez, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Bill Payne, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Greg Calbi, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Todd Rundgren, Vocal Arranger, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jim Steinman, Producer, ComposerLyricist - ROY BITTAN, Producer, Associate Producer - Steven Rinkoff, Producer, Engineer, Associate Producer, StudioPersonnel - Lorraine Crosby, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Justin Meagher, Bagpipes, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Brian Meagher Jr, Bagpipes, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Meat Loaf, Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Max Haskett, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1993 Virgin Records Limited
Kasim Sulton, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jeff Bova, Organ, Programmer, Synthesizer, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Buslowe, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - David Thoener, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Rick Marotta, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Eddie Martinez, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Bill Payne, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Greg Calbi, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Todd Rundgren, Vocal Arranger, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jim Steinman, Composer, Producer - ROY BITTAN, Producer, Associate Producer - Steven Rinkoff, Producer, Engineer, Associate Producer, StudioPersonnel - Lorraine Crosby, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Justin Meagher, Bagpipes, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Brian Meagher Jr, Bagpipes, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Meat Loaf, MainArtist - Max Haskett, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Lee Aday, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1993 Virgin Records Limited
Kasim Sulton, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jeff Bova, Organ, Programmer, Synthesizer, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Buslowe, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - David Thoener, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Rick Marotta, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Eddie Martinez, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Bill Payne, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Greg Calbi, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Todd Rundgren, Vocal Arranger, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jim Steinman, Producer, ComposerLyricist - ROY BITTAN, Producer, Associate Producer - Steven Rinkoff, Producer, Engineer, Associate Producer, StudioPersonnel - Lorraine Crosby, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Justin Meagher, Bagpipes, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Brian Meagher Jr, Bagpipes, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Meat Loaf, MainArtist - Max Haskett, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Lee Aday, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1993 Virgin Records Limited
Kasim Sulton, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jeff Bova, Organ, Programmer, Synthesizer, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Buslowe, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - David Thoener, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Rick Marotta, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Eddie Martinez, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Bill Payne, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Greg Calbi, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Todd Rundgren, Vocal Arranger, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jim Steinman, Producer, ComposerLyricist - ROY BITTAN, Producer, Associate Producer - Steven Rinkoff, Producer, Engineer, Associate Producer, StudioPersonnel - Lorraine Crosby, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Justin Meagher, Bagpipes, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Brian Meagher Jr, Bagpipes, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Meat Loaf, MainArtist - Max Haskett, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Lee Aday, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1993 Virgin Records Limited
Kasim Sulton, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jeff Bova, Organ, Programmer, Synthesizer, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Buslowe, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - David Thoener, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Rick Marotta, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Eddie Martinez, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Bill Payne, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Greg Calbi, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Todd Rundgren, Vocal Arranger, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jim Steinman, Composer, Producer - ROY BITTAN, Producer, Associate Producer - Steven Rinkoff, Producer, Engineer, Associate Producer, StudioPersonnel - Lorraine Crosby, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Justin Meagher, Bagpipes, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Brian Meagher Jr, Bagpipes, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Meat Loaf, MainArtist - Max Haskett, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Lee Aday, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1993 Virgin Records Limited
Kasim Sulton, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jeff Bova, Organ, Programmer, Synthesizer, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Buslowe, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - David Thoener, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Rick Marotta, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Eddie Martinez, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Bill Payne, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Greg Calbi, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Todd Rundgren, Vocal Arranger, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jim Steinman, Producer, ComposerLyricist - ROY BITTAN, Producer, Associate Producer - Steven Rinkoff, Producer, Engineer, Associate Producer, StudioPersonnel - Lorraine Crosby, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Justin Meagher, Bagpipes, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Brian Meagher Jr, Bagpipes, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Meat Loaf, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Max Haskett, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1993 Virgin Records Limited
Kasim Sulton, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jeff Bova, Organ, Programmer, Synthesizer, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Buslowe, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - David Thoener, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Rick Marotta, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Eddie Martinez, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Bill Payne, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Greg Calbi, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Todd Rundgren, Vocal Arranger, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jim Steinman, Producer, ComposerLyricist - ROY BITTAN, Producer, Associate Producer - Steven Rinkoff, Producer, Engineer, Associate Producer, StudioPersonnel - Lorraine Crosby, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Justin Meagher, Bagpipes, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Brian Meagher Jr, Bagpipes, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Meat Loaf, MainArtist - Max Haskett, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Lee Aday, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1993 Virgin Records Limited
Jeff Bova, Programmer, Musician, AssociatedPerformer - Greg Calbi, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jim Steinman, Composer, Producer - ROY BITTAN, Producer, Associate Producer - Steven Rinkoff, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, Associate Producer, StudioPersonnel - Meat Loaf, MainArtist - Michael Lee Aday, Co-Arranger, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1993 Virgin Records Limited
Kasim Sulton, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jeff Bova, Organ, Programmer, Synthesizer, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Buslowe, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - David Thoener, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Rick Marotta, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Eddie Martinez, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Bill Payne, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Greg Calbi, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Todd Rundgren, Vocal Arranger, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jim Steinman, Composer, Producer - ROY BITTAN, Producer, Associate Producer - Steven Rinkoff, Producer, Engineer, Associate Producer, StudioPersonnel - Lorraine Crosby, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Justin Meagher, Bagpipes, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Brian Meagher Jr, Bagpipes, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Meat Loaf, MainArtist - Max Haskett, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Michael Lee Aday, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1993 Virgin Records Limited
DISC 2
David Thoener, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Peter Mew, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jim Steinman, ComposerLyricist - Meat Loaf, Producer, MainArtist
(C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2006 Virgin Records Limited
David Thoener, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Jim Steinman, ComposerLyricist - Meat Loaf, Producer, MainArtist
(C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2006 Virgin Records Limited
Peter Mew, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jim Steinman, Composer - Meat Loaf, MainArtist
(C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2006 Virgin Records Limited
Peter Mew, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jim Steinman, Composer - Meat Loaf, MainArtist
(C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2006 Virgin Records Limited
Peter Mew, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jim Steinman, ComposerLyricist - Meat Loaf, MainArtist
(C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2006 Virgin Records Limited
Peter Mew, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jim Steinman, ComposerLyricist - Meat Loaf, MainArtist
(C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2006 Virgin Records Limited
Peter Mew, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jim Steinman, ComposerLyricist - Meat Loaf, MainArtist
(C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2006 Virgin Records Limited
Peter Mew, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jim Steinman, ComposerLyricist - Meat Loaf, MainArtist
(C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 2006 Virgin Records Limited
DISC 3
BEN FOWLER, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Jim Steinman, Composer - The Neverland Express, Producer - Meat Loaf, Producer, MainArtist
(C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1996 Virgin Records Limited
David Thoener, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Jim Steinman, ComposerLyricist - Meat Loaf, Producer, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1994 Virgin Records Limited
Jim Steinman, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Dave Thoener, Producer - Meat Loaf, Producer, MainArtist
(C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1993 Virgin Records Limited
Jim Steinman, ComposerLyricist - Meat Loaf, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1993 Virgin Records Limited
David Thoener, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Jim Steinman, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Steven Rinkoff, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Meat Loaf, MainArtist
(C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2006 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1994 Virgin Records Limited
Album review
Although Meat Loaf has made several albums since Bat Out of Hell, Bat Out of Hell II: Back Into Hell is an explicit sequel to that milestone of '70s pop culture. Reprising the formula of the original nearly to the letter, Back Into Hell is bombastic and has too much detail, thanks to the pseudo-operatic splendor of Jim Steinman's grandly cinematic songs. From the arrangements to the lengths of the tracks, everything on the album is overstated; even the album version of the hit single, "I Would Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)," is 12 minutes long. Yet that's precisely the point of this album, and is also why it works so well. No other rock & roller besides Meat Loaf could pull off the humor and theatricality of Back Into Hell and make it seem real. In that sense, it's a worthy successor to the original.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
About the album
- 3 disc(s) - 24 track(s)
- Total length: 03:08:25
- Main artists: Meat Loaf
- Composer: Jim Steinman
- Label: Virgin Catalogue
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock
© 2006 Virgin Records Limited ℗ 2006 Virgin Records Limited
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