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For the past 35 years, the man born Marvin Lee Aday has been a towering monument on the musical landscape. His 1977 album Bat Out Of Hell transformed this former high school football player, nightclub bouncer and stage actor into the American rock 'n' roll icons, Meat Loaf. Hang Cool Teddy Bear (a title taken from a line in the classic Russ Meyer trash movie Beyond The Valley Of The Dolls) is his 11th studio album, and aims to drag the classic Meat Loaf sound kicking and screaming into the 21st century. Produced by new collaborator Rob Cavallo (Green Day, My Chemical Romance Paramore, Fleetwood Mac), the album features hand-picked musicians including guitarists Tim Pierce, Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins (who co-wrote two songs for the album), Paul Crook and Randy Flowers, legendary bass players Chris Chaney and Kasim Sulton, keyboardist Jamie Mulhoberac and drummer John Micelli. Hang Cool Teddy Bear also features an array of big-name guests, including Steve Vai (who appears on "Love is Not Real"), former Queen guitarist Brian May (who appears on "Song Of Madness" and "Love Is Not Real"), American Idol presenter Kara DioGuardi (who co-wrote and sings on "If I Can't Have You") and Hollywood star Jack Black, who duets with Meat Loaf on "Like A Rose". But the most surprising guest is Blackadder and House actor Hugh Laurie--a classically-trained pianist who plays on "If I Can't Have You?".
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1-Peace On Earth 2-Living On The Outside 3-Los Angeloser 4-If I Can't Have You 5-Love Is Not Real/Next Time You Stab Me In... 6-Like A Rose 7-Song Of Madness 8-Did You Ever Love Somebody 9-California Isn't Big Enough (Hey There Girl) 10-Running Away From Me 11-Let's Be In Love 12-If It Rains 13-Elvis In Vegas (2010/Mercury) 13 tracks (65:01)
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
When most Rock stars would be content to turn out another 'more of the same' album just to keep the $$ rolling in. Meat Loaf has decided at the age of 62 to treat us to an epic that overshadows a great deal of his former work. There is an energy here and freshness that we've not heard from the big guy for years. There is not one bad track on the album and whilst it still has the overblown production values that we have come to expect, producer Rob Cavallo (Green Day, Paramore) has injected a new vitality that feels fresh and suited to 2010 rather than trying to hark back to 1977. Cavallo a Meat Loaf fan since his childhood has obviously hit it off famously with his star.
The usual sense of humour is also present especially in the Jack Black Duet, Like a Rose and in the single from the album, the very catchy Los Angeloser.
Based around the story of a dying soldier, who instead of seeing his former life flash before his eyes, has flash forwards to the scenarios that may happen if he were to live.
Meat loaf's voice is towering and strong here and it really sounds like he was having a ball making this album. He says it's one of the best things he's ever done. I for one am inclined to agree with him.
The usual sense of humour is also present especially in the Jack Black Duet, Like a Rose and in the single from the album, the very catchy Los Angeloser.
Based around the story of a dying soldier, who instead of seeing his former life flash before his eyes, has flash forwards to the scenarios that may happen if he were to live.
Meat loaf's voice is towering and strong here and it really sounds like he was having a ball making this album. He says it's one of the best things he's ever done. I for one am inclined to agree with him.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Paul Younger
Format:Audio CD
I approached this album with some scepticism... surely it couldn't possibly live up to the advance hype, not least from the man himself. But I'm man enough to admit when I'm wrong, and I've never been so glad to be proved wrong. I've been a fan of Meat Loaf ever since 'Bat Out of Hell' first came out and have grown used to his albums ever since showing occasional flashes of what made him great while disappointing overall. It's become almost a cliché for reviewers to suggest that he just can't do it without Jim Steinman... well, here at last is the proof that he can, and in style! Right from the start it grabs you by the throat and never lets go. There's not a dud track in sight (or sound!) and the whole album is a tour de force. It is unquestionably Meat Loaf's best album since the original 'Bat...' and may even eclipse it... yes, it is that good. Put your doubts aside and prepare to have your socks blown off!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have been a Meat Loaf fan for 20 years.
Hang Cool Teddy Bear is i believe a very different Mat Loaf Sound.
You will need to listen to the whole album( as its based on a short story) and all the songs are based on this short story.
On your first listen you might wonder WHAT WAS THAT !!!
Please listen again, the album is fantastic-Meats best since Bat Out Of Hell.
There are no fillers at all.
My fav tracks so far are
Living On The Outside
California Isnt Big Enough
Los Angeloser
If I Cant Have You
Lets Be In Love
If It Rains
Elvis In Vegas
The second live cd is outstanding to.
Hang Cool Teddy Bear also features
Kira DioGuardi - From American Idol
Hugh Laurie
Brian May
Jack Black
Steve Vai
Patti Russo
I will sum this album up in a few words - Amazing- Well Worth The Money Spent-Try it, you will be surprised
Hang Cool Teddy Bear is i believe a very different Mat Loaf Sound.
You will need to listen to the whole album( as its based on a short story) and all the songs are based on this short story.
On your first listen you might wonder WHAT WAS THAT !!!
Please listen again, the album is fantastic-Meats best since Bat Out Of Hell.
There are no fillers at all.
My fav tracks so far are
Living On The Outside
California Isnt Big Enough
Los Angeloser
If I Cant Have You
Lets Be In Love
If It Rains
Elvis In Vegas
The second live cd is outstanding to.
Hang Cool Teddy Bear also features
Kira DioGuardi - From American Idol
Hugh Laurie
Brian May
Jack Black
Steve Vai
Patti Russo
I will sum this album up in a few words - Amazing- Well Worth The Money Spent-Try it, you will be surprised
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
How can you not like Meat Loaf! Brilliant it has been played over and over again. We all love it thank you.
Published 13 hours ago by S. Vincent
4.0 out of 5 stars
Worth listening too more often
This album didn't create any new hit singles for Meat Loaf and is the first studio album to do so. Being a little old school and thinking hit singles help promote the familiarity... Read more
Published 1 month ago by JKM
1.0 out of 5 stars
Hang Cool Teddy Bear
I was looking forward to repeated playing on the MP3 - Sadly, this album certainly lacks the CREATIVITY of the genius Steinman - a tad disappointing!
Published 2 months ago by S. Humphries
1.0 out of 5 stars
Modern Music
I am not a big fan of meat Loaf but do have a couple of albums - this album however seems to be designed to fit in with modern music and it doesn't work. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Debs
2.0 out of 5 stars
Dont bother
If you love Bat,Paradise, love her for both of us,Modern girl......Run a mile.This sounds like someone has tried to mix all the good stuff together to produce an epic. Read more
Published 4 months ago by concerned shopper 1
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Meat's Album of Madness
2010 was the year that Meat silenced his critics and out raged fans and parents alike, released 3 and a half years after the medi-core Bat Out Of HELL 3 and highly criticised tour... Read more
Published 6 months ago by tomo
5.0 out of 5 stars
still hanging cool
What a brilliant album! Loved every song on it as soon as i heard them. Stand out tracks are if i cant have you, like a rose and my personal fav elvis in vegas
Published 8 months ago by dalearmstrong17
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hang Cool Teddy Bear
If you are a fan of Meatloaf you will love this cd. I can't fault any song on here. I can't stop playing it. Brilliant.
Published 12 months ago by Mrs. D. M. Pryor
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
This was well worth the money, One of his best albums since Bat Out Of Hell Brilliant hope his new album is just as good as this one
Published 13 months ago by LOVEBUG
2.0 out of 5 stars
Please don't hang cool teddy bear.
This album and him, is not great. It is a waste of your money. Go out and buy someone else not MeatLoaf.
Published 14 months ago by Dandelion
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