BAT OR BAT2

RSG · 12 Sep 2003, 00:03

If there has already been a topic like this, please forgive me, and please show me where it is? And if there isn't one, please feel free to tell me your answer.

If Meat were to ask you, what do you like about both bat albums, what would you say?

Well, I 'd say, since they are both, well done, and same great idea.

I like how BOOH, is hard fun, soft album, with humor, and really rocks!! Great lines, just GREAT GREAT GREAT!!! I could name a lot of qualities for this album.

And BAT 2 is more magical, longer, beautiful, great vision.
and GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT!!!

AND BOTH, have killer instrumentals, with great writing and singing!!!

PanicLord · 13 Sep 2003, 00:22

Ooooh so tricky!

But I think that in the end, I would have to say that Bat1 gets it by a tiny little margin, because the songs are slightly more up tempo, and a bit more rock'n'roll rather than just rock.

I would give Bat1 100% and Bat2 99.999999999999999%!

So it's pretty close

Jayd · 13 Sep 2003, 15:11

This is a close one, but it has to be Bat 1 for me, the original and the best. Nothin tops this album

Michel · 13 Sep 2003, 15:18

You can't compare perfect with perfect.

dottie · 13 Sep 2003, 17:14

I would have to say Bat 1 also, but I love all Meats music for different reasons, normally related to different periods of my life, and I have lived a long time

Bigmomma · 13 Sep 2003, 20:49

bat 1 was ground breaking and different for its time and bat 2
was a welcome relief from the music that was around.
but the same as dottie my music is a reminder for different events
in my life.
kezzina

ROSIE · 13 Sep 2003, 20:50

Yep Bat1 closely followed by Bat 2 and then everything else

Rosie

Tim · 14 Sep 2003, 01:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michel

You can't compare perfect with perfect.

Totally agree with this. You can't choose, no.... you may not choose between them

Bren · 14 Sep 2003, 12:35

Bat 2 was the first Meat Loaf album i brought, the one that got me into Meat's music

But.... to choose between Bat 1 and Bat 2 , which one i prefer.........
methinks you are asking the impossible

Bren

Pixiedust · 14 Sep 2003, 17:50

Both the same.
pixie

shadow1000001 · 14 Sep 2003, 21:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michel

You can't compare perfect with perfect.

Totally agree with this. You can't choose, no.... you may not choose between them

You are absolutely right Tim

Maria

mellis107 · 15 Sep 2003, 21:08

my favourite has got to be Bat2. I just love the imagery that Styienman's lyrics conjour up - the magic, the mystery and the fantasy. Along with some stonking good rocking tunes, this is more my sort of thing than Bat1. Although I am way too young to remember the first release of Bat1 (I wasn't even born), so this may have something to do with why I don't hold it in nostalgic value like some do.

BUT, having said that BOOH is my favourite Meat song, and will be forever.

mike

Quigmo · 17 Sep 2003, 02:09

I've got to give the slightest edge to Bat1. I first heard it the day it was released from a friend and had to go buy my (first of many) copy immeadiatly after hearing it. That album was perfect for a seventeen year old kid!
I remember having the same reaction to the song "Rock & Roll Dreams Come Through" when JS released it on his album and at that point fully understood what a powerful team they were. It was only reinforced when Dead Ringer came out.
I so much wanted the voice from Bat 1 singing R&R dreams. And then it finally happened. I approached that album with great trepidation. Could it possibly be?
Well we all know now that it could and was. A true continuation of 1.
I will also rate them 10 and 9.9999999 respectivly.

nowherefast · 04 Dec 2003, 22:17

I have to say Bat 2 because for example For Crying Out Loud and Heaven Can Wait aren't as good as Everything Louder Than Everything Else and Out Of The Frying Pan (And Into The Fire). I do love both but 2 I feel is the better

rockfenris2005 · 07 Dec 2003, 12:51

(hehehe). I'm betting my money on BAT THREE!

Tim · 07 Dec 2003, 17:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockfenris2005

(hehehe). I'm betting my money on BAT THREE!

mmmm.... don't think you must do that.

Keep Rocking · 07 Dec 2003, 23:53

no question: BAT
I like all the songs on it!
It is directly followed by BAT2 and CHSIB-don't know which to prefer, it changes from week to week

**allrevvedup** · 08 Dec 2003, 00:15

Overall I think Bat is the better album...Bat2 was good but there's something about it being the first album with songs by Steinman for Meat Loaf that work and sound better.

rockfenris2005 · 08 Dec 2003, 04:49

Surprisingly enough, I prefer BAT 2. It's the album I grew up with, and I've never felt any attachment - just appreciation - for the first one. Besides this, it's too short.

A Slice Of English · 09 Dec 2003, 21:32

I, also, prefer Bat 2. The music is refined, the lyrics perfect and the voice simply sensational. That's not to say it beats Bat 1 by a long margin because there is no doubt in my mind that that comes in a very close second place.

CHSIB and WTTN are on about an equal footing for me. Songs like CHSIB and Testify compare very favourably with I'd Lie For You and Not a Dry Eye.

They come joint third, I can't pik between them.

black dog · 09 Dec 2003, 23:55

I don't think I can choose between them. Every time I think I have a favourite I put on one of the other CD's and remember how good that one was. I just can't decide.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dottie

I love all Meats music for different reasons

I think this is very true.

Shells

little_dancer · 12 Dec 2003, 22:48

HMMMMMMMMMM- I'd say Bat1, I just love the production of that album, and the real-ness of it.

That and For Crying out Loud and Two Out of Three aint bad are my favorite songs of all time- and Meat Loaf looks so cute on the back

Skeleton · 19 Dec 2003, 11:44

Michel wrote:

Quote:

You can't compare perfect with perfect.

You took the words right out of my mouth.

LostSoul · 28 Dec 2003, 05:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michel

You can't compare perfect with perfect.

Totally agree with this. You can't choose, no.... you may not choose between them

Well... I do understand what you mean... but, I guess I'll disappoint some of you... and some might hate me after that...

I would like to say that "For Crying Out Loud" is (and will ever be) my all time favourite Meat song!

BUT my favourite album is Dead Ringer...

Why? my heart spoke for me. It's all I can say.

Vickip · 28 Dec 2003, 06:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostSoul

Well... I do understand what you mean... but, I guess I'll disappoint some of you... and some might hate me after that...

I would like to say that "For Crying Out Loud" is (and will ever be) my all time favourite Meat song!

BUT my favourite album is Dead Ringer...

Why? my heart spoke for me. It's all I can say.

Hey LostSoul ! You didn't disappoint me .. and I certainly don't hate you

We're all entitled to our own opinions

Paradise and Rock N' Roll Dreams are two of my favorite Meat Loaf songs ... BUT my favorite album is still Couldn't Have Said It Better

Why? I know Bat I and Bat II are classics .. and, like the upcoming Bat III, they always will be. But CHSIB is special to me, and like you, my heart spoke. It's all I can say too :)

Vicki

12 Sep 2003, 00:03	#1
RSG Mega Loafer Join Date: 27.07.2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,296	BAT OR BAT2 If there has already been a topic like this, please forgive me, and please show me where it is? And if there isn't one, please feel free to tell me your answer. If Meat were to ask you, what do you like about both bat albums, what would you say? Well, I 'd say, since they are both, well done, and same great idea. I like how BOOH, is hard fun, soft album, with humor, and really rocks!! Great lines, just GREAT GREAT GREAT!!! I could name a lot of qualities for this album. And BAT 2 is more magical, longer, beautiful, great vision. and GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT!!! AND BOTH, have killer instrumentals, with great writing and singing!!!

13 Sep 2003, 00:22	#2
PanicLord Mega Loafer Join Date: 18.06.2003 Location: At The End Of The Line Posts: 2,651	Ooooh so tricky! But I think that in the end, I would have to say that Bat1 gets it by a tiny little margin, because the songs are slightly more up tempo, and a bit more rock'n'roll rather than just rock. I would give Bat1 100% and Bat2 99.999999999999999%! So it's pretty close

13 Sep 2003, 15:11	#3
Jayd If I could bust into hell....... I would Join Date: 13.06.2003 Location: Montclair, New Jersey Posts: 1,312	This is a close one, but it has to be Bat 1 for me, the original and the best. Nothin tops this album

13 Sep 2003, 15:18	#4
Michel Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Stadskanaal, The Netherlands Posts: 1,631	You can't compare perfect with perfect.

13 Sep 2003, 17:14	#5
dottie queen post- whore extraordinaire Join Date: 29.01.2003 Location: Still Rockin' at "72" Posts: 13,181	I would have to say Bat 1 also, but I love all Meats music for different reasons, normally related to different periods of my life, and I have lived a long time

13 Sep 2003, 20:49	#6
Bigmomma Super Loafer Join Date: 07.07.2003 Location: Somewhere in time in my mind......... Posts: 655	bat 1 was ground breaking and different for its time and bat 2 was a welcome relief from the music that was around. but the same as dottie my music is a reminder for different events in my life. kezzina

13 Sep 2003, 20:50	#7
ROSIE Invisible again! Join Date: 30.06.2003 Location: Suffolk Posts: 1,240	Yep Bat1 closely followed by Bat 2 and then everything else Rosie

14 Sep 2003, 12:35	#9
Bren The Bat Join Date: 23.03.2003 Location: Roosting on a Silver-Black Phantom Bike. Posts: 10,017	Bat 2 was the first Meat Loaf album i brought, the one that got me into Meat's music But.... to choose between Bat 1 and Bat 2 , which one i prefer......... methinks you are asking the impossible Bren

14 Sep 2003, 17:50	#10
Pixiedust Rookie Join Date: 14.09.2003 Location: Bottom of the Garden Posts: 20	Both the same. pixie

15 Sep 2003, 21:08	#12
mellis107 Senior Loafer Join Date: 05.02.2003 Location: Rotherham, England Posts: 127	my favourite has got to be Bat2. I just love the imagery that Styienman's lyrics conjour up - the magic, the mystery and the fantasy. Along with some stonking good rocking tunes, this is more my sort of thing than Bat1. Although I am way too young to remember the first release of Bat1 (I wasn't even born), so this may have something to do with why I don't hold it in nostalgic value like some do. BUT, having said that BOOH is my favourite Meat song, and will be forever. mike

17 Sep 2003, 02:09	#13
Quigmo Senior Loafer Join Date: 08.08.2003 Location: Nor Cal USA Posts: 111	I've got to give the slightest edge to Bat1. I first heard it the day it was released from a friend and had to go buy my (first of many) copy immeadiatly after hearing it. That album was perfect for a seventeen year old kid! I remember having the same reaction to the song "Rock & Roll Dreams Come Through" when JS released it on his album and at that point fully understood what a powerful team they were. It was only reinforced when Dead Ringer came out. I so much wanted the voice from Bat 1 singing R&R dreams. And then it finally happened. I approached that album with great trepidation. Could it possibly be? Well we all know now that it could and was. A true continuation of 1. I will also rate them 10 and 9.9999999 respectivly.

04 Dec 2003, 22:17	#14
nowherefast Junior Loafer Join Date: 24.11.2003 Posts: 43	I have to say Bat 2 because for example For Crying Out Loud and Heaven Can Wait aren't as good as Everything Louder Than Everything Else and Out Of The Frying Pan (And Into The Fire). I do love both but 2 I feel is the better

07 Dec 2003, 12:51	#15
rockfenris2005 Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.02.2003 Location: Posts: 2,217	(hehehe). I'm betting my money on BAT THREE!

07 Dec 2003, 23:53	#17
Keep Rocking Super Loafer Join Date: 06.11.2003 Location: Sitting on the steps outside, looking so restless and reckless and lost! Posts: 820	no question: BAT I like all the songs on it! It is directly followed by BAT2 and CHSIB-don't know which to prefer, it changes from week to week

08 Dec 2003, 00:15	#18
allrevvedup "Most things that i worry about, never happen anyway" Join Date: 29.11.2003 Location: Liverpool Posts: 5,351	Overall I think Bat is the better album...Bat2 was good but there's something about it being the first album with songs by Steinman for Meat Loaf that work and sound better.

08 Dec 2003, 04:49	#19
rockfenris2005 Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.02.2003 Location: Posts: 2,217	Surprisingly enough, I prefer BAT 2. It's the album I grew up with, and I've never felt any attachment - just appreciation - for the first one. Besides this, it's too short.

09 Dec 2003, 21:32	#20
A Slice Of English Guest Join Date: 10.11.2003 Posts: 1,258	I, also, prefer Bat 2. The music is refined, the lyrics perfect and the voice simply sensational. That's not to say it beats Bat 1 by a long margin because there is no doubt in my mind that that comes in a very close second place. CHSIB and WTTN are on about an equal footing for me. Songs like CHSIB and Testify compare very favourably with I'd Lie For You and Not a Dry Eye. They come joint third, I can't pik between them.

12 Dec 2003, 22:48	#22
little_dancer Super Loafer Join Date: 23.06.2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 363	HMMMMMMMMMM- I'd say Bat1, I just love the production of that album, and the real-ness of it. That and For Crying out Loud and Two Out of Three aint bad are my favorite songs of all time- and Meat Loaf looks so cute on the back