Stephen Erlewine in AllMusic writes that "this is Grand Guignol pop—epic, gothic, operatic, and silly, and it's appealing because of all of this." He thinks that Steinman is "a composer without peer, simply because nobody else wanted to make mini-epics like this." Rundgren's production is applauded, as is the wit in the music and lyrics. "It may elevate adolescent passion to operatic dimensions, and that's certainly silly, but it's hard not to marvel at the skill behind this grandly silly, irresistible album." [1] Top 100 Album-Jahrescharts" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. 1978. Archived from the original on October 23, 2021 . Retrieved April 2, 2022.

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a b c d e f Jim Steinman (1999). Classic Albums: Meat Loaf Bat Out of Hell (DVD). Image Entertainment. Merey, Andy (October 3, 2017). "Opinion | Whitby's Andy Merey on Meat Loaf: rags to riches and setting the record straight". DurhamRegion.com . Retrieved February 25, 2020. Hotten, Jon (January 21, 1989). "Meat Loaf 'Bat Out of Hell' ". Kerrang!. Vol.222. London, UK: Spotlight Publications Ltd.Steinman had wanted equal billing with Meat Loaf on the album's title; he wanted it to be called "Jim Steinman presents..." or "Jim and Meat", or vice versa. For marketing reasons, the record company wished to make 'Meat Loaf' the recognizable name. As a compromise, the words "Songs by Jim Steinman" appear relatively prominently on the cover. The singer believes that this was probably the beginning of their "ambivalent relationship". [44] Top 100 Albums" (PDF). Music Week. January 11, 1992. p.21. ISSN 0265-1548– via World Radio History. When staged in 1977, the cast of Neverland included Ellen Foley as Wendy [35] – who performs the lead female vocal on " Paradise by the Dashboard Light" on the album. The music for Neverland was performed by Orchestra Luna, and one of their members at the time was Karla DeVito. Foley was not available when it came time to go on tour for the album, so Karla DeVito took her place. In the various promotional music videos for the songs on the album Bat Out of Hell Karla DeVito's lips are synced to Ellen Foley's album vocals.

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Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. St Ives, New South Wales: Australian Chart Book. p.196. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.Label Blew Meat Loaf's biggest". Jim Steinman. February 28, 2007. Archived from the original on June 22, 2009 . Retrieved July 6, 2009. It has 3 songs that are around 10 minute long, but with such musicality and variation that you never have the feeling of wanting it to end. In fact, it makes you feel wanting more of the shorter songs. Das Album "Bat Out of Hell" ist zweifellos ein Meisterwerk der Musikgeschichte. Die unvergleichliche und opulente Musik von Jim Steinman in Kombination mit dem kraftvollen Gesang von Meat Loaf machen dieses Album zu einem wahren Juwel. Es ist schwer, die Faszination und Energie, die von den Songs ausgeht, in Worte zu fassen. Our full range of studio equipment from all the leading equipment and software brands. Guaranteed fast delivery and low prices.