04 Dec 2006, 20:42 | #1 |
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90. In The Land Of The Pig, The Butcher Is King
This is the START OUT OF HELL & ARRIVE TO HEAVEN topic.
Let's Go to Rock 'n' Roll!!!!!!! In The Land Of The Pig, The Butcher Is King (9) I think this is the best real song on Bat Out Of Hell 3. When I heard at first time by Paul Crook, I didn't understand what happened with Jim Steinman (particulary after If It Ain't Broke). It not a sophisticated song, but it's really hevy. Heavier than Life Is A Lemon. Meat's voice is okay but I think if he wants to sing the original orchestra version (what is download from net by Rob Evan) he could not do that. It's strange thing, because normally I'd prefer the big orchestra, but I don't feel the power in Rob's version. The guitars are heavy, that's great... that would be better with a louder symphonic background but I write it on Desmond's count. It's a good angry, political song... I really like it. My score: 9 |
04 Dec 2006, 21:26 | #2 |
Can't You See My Faded Geordie Jeans Bursting Apart
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Again i really like this song. I think you can feal the anger in his voice.
I still love the pig squeals at the end. 9/10 |
04 Dec 2006, 21:46 | #3 |
Mega Loafer
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Wow, one that White On High actually likes!
This is an excellant song. Powerful political lyrics, powerful vocals, very dark and gothic, love everything about this one. 9 out of 10 |
04 Dec 2006, 22:11 | #4 |
Super Loafer
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10/10
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04 Dec 2006, 22:14 | #5 |
On the other hand, You have different fingers
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Great great song! Best on album! 10/10!
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04 Dec 2006, 22:34 | #6 |
Mega Loafer
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LOVE IT!!!
10/10 |
04 Dec 2006, 23:06 | #7 |
Mega Loafer
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Top Tune, 11/10
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04 Dec 2006, 23:46 | #8 |
Guest
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In the Land of the Pig, the Butcher went over the top to see what's on the other side. Sheer freakin' brilliance. Best song on the album, 9/10.
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05 Dec 2006, 06:04 | #9 |
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It's hideous. Especially in comparison to the demo version. It loses all meaning via the heavy arrangement, and is a blatant attempt at winning over fans of the heavier style of music.
1/10 |
05 Dec 2006, 08:58 | #10 |
Mega Loafer
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i don't understand this song, perhaps that's the reason that i don't like it at all. 5/10
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05 Dec 2006, 15:09 | #11 |
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The first minute, is after Monstro, the best of the album.
I love the parts of the song with piano and backing vocals. I hate the guitarsolo. I don't understand the lyrics but I don't care. 8/10 9/10 without the guitarsolo. |
05 Dec 2006, 16:03 | #12 |
Super Loafer
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Dark, powerful, angry. Awesome! Full marks from me.
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05 Dec 2006, 23:11 | #13 |
Mega Loafer
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Fantastic song! 10/10 from me!
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07 Dec 2006, 02:30 | #14 |
Super Loafer
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I have my own interpretation of the lyrics and I like the song because of that. I need to be in the 'mood' to listen to this one, if I'm not it sounds too loud and rawcaus. When I want that its great. 7/10.
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07 Dec 2006, 17:17 | #15 |
Mega Loafer
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This is what I was looking for on a Bat album! A Steinman, comparatively new, more intricate melody, and Meat at his full lung bursting capacity! That's what the whole Bat 3 album should be like! Love this one!
9 1/2 out of 10 Would have been 10 if it sounded more Steinman-y |
07 Dec 2006, 17:26 | #16 |
The Monster Is Luce
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Initially I hated it and more often than not would reach for the Skip Track button on the stereo, though it's grown on me now i'm still not entirely sure on it...
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07 Dec 2006, 19:21 | #17 |
"Most things that i worry about, never happen anyway"
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My brother's 'complaint' about it was that it doesnt sound like a Meat Loaf song...which is exactly why i think it works...
Great heavy guitar, meat's voice is strong, especially for the high spots...steve vai's contribution is really good. Quite possibly the best song on the album 9.5 |
07 Dec 2006, 21:32 | #18 |
Super Loafer
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It's one of my top top favourites on the album. I don't get why a lot of the Stein fans rave so much about the original demo, as Steinman told Meat to make it into a Metallica/Disturbed-type track, and that's what's been done!
8/10 |
07 Dec 2006, 21:57 | #19 |
The German
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I actually like both versions very much. 10, would have been 11 when it´d be closer to the demo though.
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08 Dec 2006, 02:03 | #20 |
in my coup de vil waiting for pardise by the dashboard light
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9/10 good dark n heavy bass
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09 Dec 2006, 21:18 | #21 |
Loafer
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Great song. One of my favorites from bat3. 9/10
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09 Dec 2006, 22:30 | #22 |
I'm A Prize Fight Lover...
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This is definitely the best Steinman song on the album
9/10 Pud |
10 Dec 2006, 02:40 | #23 |
No Day But Today
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This song has grown on me I have to say.
It's really good though it looses a mark for the pointless pig noises at the end. 9/10 |
10 Dec 2006, 03:56 | #24 |
Mega Loafer
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Apart from the piggie noises at the end, this track really rocks. 8/10
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10 Dec 2006, 12:36 | #25 |
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8/10
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