28. Nowhere Fast

White of High · 09 Nov 2002, 20:11

This is the START OUT OF HELL & ARRIVE TO HEAVEN topic.
Let's Go to Rock 'n' Roll!!!!!!!

Nowhere Fast (4/9/9)

Oh My God! It's too heavy to analyse. I hate this version of this song. It's a terrible Steinman music. At beginning it's not more than beat. In the middle of song it starts to come out of the bad-rhythm but it's slight. Meat's voice is great but he can't raise up the music. (4)
The Street of Fire version is great. The chorus is able to magic a good song. The part of Bad For Good is fantastic. Did you know that this song is appearing in an Emir Kusturica film, Black Cat, White Cat? It's a great comedy about gypsies. (9)

The lyrics is another theme. That's fantastic. Some lines seem like a classical poem. My favourite lines are:

"You don't need any signal, you don't need any sign
Nothin's gonna stop you once you cross over the line" (9)

It's a dwarf Bat Out Of Hell! But the music is "dwarfer"...

My score: 4/9/9

Average: 8.35 (83.5/10)

Michel · 10 Nov 2002, 12:00

Terrible Steinman music???
I don't think that exist. My opinion is, Steinman music is the best there is. And with Meat his voice it is the best!!!!!

The song is super Rock 'n' Roll. I think the intro is the same as Everything Louder. Great lyrics, typical steinman

Score: 8/9

Tim · 10 Nov 2002, 12:08

Terrible Steinman music? What the ~~~~ is this man? Comon are you out of your mind????

This is one of the best songs from that album. I mean, the beat, the lyrics, the music. It's the best. Indeed are the other versions also really great!!!!

To quote Michel:

Quote:

I don't think that exist. My opinion is, Steinman music is the best there is. And with Meat his voice it is the best!!!!!

Here it's all said and done. Terrible Steinman music, LOL. That's something surrealistic!!

An 9.5 for this song.

**The Flying Mouse** · 28 Nov 2002, 23:52

You can't use the words Steinman and terrible in the same sentence.
Nowhere Fast has got a great beat and good lyrics.The chorus is fantastic.
A strange point,but this is my favorite song to listen too while i'm playing on the computer.It works equally well for bike racing and running around blasting zombies.
8.5/10 Down on the pedal and ready to roll.

Quigmo · 17 Sep 2003, 23:00

This song just never worked for me. It seems to be a good catchy JS song and Meat has a good vocal here but something is not quite right.
6/10

RSG · 21 Sep 2003, 02:20

I respect all opinions. But I have to say, in a kind way, I really Disagree. Meat's voice is awesome here, it suits the 80s, but beyond it. Its 80s all the way, I rate this song 9\10. I think it's my least liked on the Attitude record.

Crystal Eyes · 21 Sep 2003, 14:09

Haven't heard the Street of Fire version so I can't compare but I love this song. It's one I love to belt out around the house (when noone else is in). Great vocals and good tune.
9/10

A Slice Of English · 24 Nov 2003, 20:17

I hate seeing people mentioning all these different versions. The one I have is from Bad Attitude and I love that version, let alone these other ones (Streets of Fire? Ugh, where can I get these!!)

It gets a 9/10 from me.

dukesofhazard · 24 Nov 2003, 20:50

I really like this song too, I think it does have a very distinctive 80's sound which is a big part of why I like this (& Meat's other 80's albums) as I grew up in the 80's (Born in '81

). Plus it ROCKS!

Going anywhere is gonna be heaven and staying here is gonna be Hell!

A Slice Of English · 24 Nov 2003, 20:55

Duke, I was born in '81 too and that's also why I appreciate this song. Pure gold!

White of High · 24 Nov 2003, 21:24

Me too! I was born '81 too but I really don't like Meat's version... Perhaps the Streets of Fire version...

RSG · 25 Nov 2003, 23:46

The original, I think its Streets Of Fire version (correct me if i'm wrong)

but the original is better with a 10 / 10. Great piece, who sang it?

nowherefast · 01 Dec 2003, 20:35

10/10

*Look Below For Reason*

LostSoul · 29 Dec 2003, 23:14

I love it!
Meat sings it faster than the speed of the light and his voice makes blood run faster as well...

9/10

meat loaf is my god · 02 Feb 2004, 21:25

A grate song one of my favs

8/10

03gills · 24 Mar 2004, 20:13

what does the original version sound like, you know, the one that hasen't been remixed by meat, paul jacobs n' mack?

PanicLord · 24 Mar 2004, 21:36

I have to say I also prefer the Streets of Fire version, because it is produced like a proper Jim song, whereas Meat's version is too 80s for my liking.

I reckon 9/10 for the Fire version, and 6/10 for the Meat version.

03gills · 17 Apr 2004, 18:15

This is by far the best song on the album, it just sounds more energetic than the other (great) songs on Bad Attitude, Meat's vocals sound more clear and defined on this song, and the guitar sounds more defined, i'm not sure why though, my faviroute bit is when meat goes, ''and speed, its all you'll ever need, all you'll ever need to knooooooooooooooow!!!!!!'' Magic!! I actually prefer the lyrics on meat's version, they suit him better, the're more immediate and to the point, whereas steinman's version is too dark and broody for meat.

RSG · 18 Apr 2004, 09:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE FLYING MOUSE

You can't use the words Steinman and terrible in the same sentence.

Oh, but you can Flying Mouse, for example

1)Jim Steinman never makes terrible music.
2)Terrible is not a word that goes under a Jim Steinman dictionary.

my point?? Jim Steinman IS forever genious!
and Meat Loaf, is forever strong!

and may we all stay, Forever Young :P

Evil One · 23 Jan 2007, 23:29

7

djfierce · 23 Jan 2007, 23:42

one of the first songs of his i heard....always a great one to me

does sound a bit dated now i agree but that is good i think

8

Wario · 24 Jan 2007, 07:01

Great, just a very long chorus ending

8/10

GREAT LIVE

White of High · 24 Jan 2007, 22:07

Average: 8.25 (132/16)

**Monstro** · 24 Jan 2007, 22:31

I suppose you could say it's a bit dated now but it's still a great song, one of the best on the album

8.5/10

**RadioMaster** · 24 Jan 2007, 22:42

damn, the songs is absolutely great! I´d give it a 9.5,
BUT it is THE SONG that´s great (speaking of jims version on SOF)
The sad thing is that it´s kinda screwed on BA, especially through that intro.
It´s not bad to listen to, but it´s not great either.
7/10

09 Nov 2002, 20:11	#1
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	28. Nowhere Fast This is the START OUT OF HELL & ARRIVE TO HEAVEN topic. Let's Go to Rock 'n' Roll!!!!!!! Nowhere Fast (4/9/9) Oh My God! It's too heavy to analyse. I hate this version of this song. It's a terrible Steinman music. At beginning it's not more than beat. In the middle of song it starts to come out of the bad-rhythm but it's slight. Meat's voice is great but he can't raise up the music. (4) The Street of Fire version is great. The chorus is able to magic a good song. The part of Bad For Good is fantastic. Did you know that this song is appearing in an Emir Kusturica film, Black Cat, White Cat? It's a great comedy about gypsies. (9) The lyrics is another theme. That's fantastic. Some lines seem like a classical poem. My favourite lines are: "You don't need any signal, you don't need any sign Nothin's gonna stop you once you cross over the line" (9) It's a dwarf Bat Out Of Hell! But the music is "dwarfer"... My score: 4/9/9 Average: 8.35 (83.5/10)

21 Sep 2003, 02:20	#6
RSG Mega Loafer Join Date: 27.07.2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,296	Re: 28. Nowhere Fast I respect all opinions. But I have to say, in a kind way, I really Disagree. Meat's voice is awesome here, it suits the 80s, but beyond it. Its 80s all the way, I rate this song 9\10. I think it's my least liked on the Attitude record.

24 Mar 2004, 20:13	#16
03gills Loafer Join Date: 07.03.2004 Posts: 73	Original what does the original version sound like, you know, the one that hasen't been remixed by meat, paul jacobs n' mack?

10 Nov 2002, 12:00	#2
Michel Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Stadskanaal, The Netherlands Posts: 1,631	Terrible Steinman music??? I don't think that exist. My opinion is, Steinman music is the best there is. And with Meat his voice it is the best!!!!! The song is super Rock 'n' Roll. I think the intro is the same as Everything Louder. Great lyrics, typical steinman Score: 8/9

28 Nov 2002, 23:52	#4
The Flying Mouse Armed ba$tard and Jo's other half. Join Date: 06.08.2002 Location: In the middle of nowhere near the end of the line. Posts: 16,104	You can't use the words Steinman and terrible in the same sentence. Nowhere Fast has got a great beat and good lyrics.The chorus is fantastic. A strange point,but this is my favorite song to listen too while i'm playing on the computer.It works equally well for bike racing and running around blasting zombies. 8.5/10 Down on the pedal and ready to roll.

17 Sep 2003, 23:00	#5
Quigmo Senior Loafer Join Date: 08.08.2003 Location: Nor Cal USA Posts: 111	This song just never worked for me. It seems to be a good catchy JS song and Meat has a good vocal here but something is not quite right. 6/10

21 Sep 2003, 14:09	#7
Crystal Eyes Super Loafer Join Date: 09.07.2003 Location: In the clouds Posts: 649	Haven't heard the Street of Fire version so I can't compare but I love this song. It's one I love to belt out around the house (when noone else is in). Great vocals and good tune. 9/10

24 Nov 2003, 20:17	#8
A Slice Of English Guest Join Date: 10.11.2003 Posts: 1,258	I hate seeing people mentioning all these different versions. The one I have is from Bad Attitude and I love that version, let alone these other ones (Streets of Fire? Ugh, where can I get these!!) It gets a 9/10 from me.

24 Nov 2003, 20:50	#9
dukesofhazard Super Loafer Join Date: 24.09.2003 Location: Cardiff, Wales, UK Posts: 478	I really like this song too, I think it does have a very distinctive 80's sound which is a big part of why I like this (& Meat's other 80's albums) as I grew up in the 80's (Born in '81 ). Plus it ROCKS! Going anywhere is gonna be heaven and staying here is gonna be Hell!

24 Nov 2003, 20:55	#10
A Slice Of English Guest Join Date: 10.11.2003 Posts: 1,258	Duke, I was born in '81 too and that's also why I appreciate this song. Pure gold!

24 Nov 2003, 21:24	#11
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	Me too! I was born '81 too but I really don't like Meat's version... Perhaps the Streets of Fire version...

25 Nov 2003, 23:46	#12
RSG Mega Loafer Join Date: 27.07.2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,296	The original, I think its Streets Of Fire version (correct me if i'm wrong) but the original is better with a 10 / 10. Great piece, who sang it?

01 Dec 2003, 20:35	#13
nowherefast Junior Loafer Join Date: 24.11.2003 Posts: 43	10/10 Look Below For Reason

29 Dec 2003, 23:14	#14
LostSoul Got metal? Join Date: 06.11.2003 Location: Switzerland Posts: 2,109	I love it! Meat sings it faster than the speed of the light and his voice makes blood run faster as well... 9/10

02 Feb 2004, 21:25	#15
meat loaf is my god Loafer Join Date: 19.01.2004 Location: worcester Posts: 94	A grate song one of my favs 8/10

24 Mar 2004, 21:36	#17
PanicLord Mega Loafer Join Date: 18.06.2003 Location: At The End Of The Line Posts: 2,652	I have to say I also prefer the Streets of Fire version, because it is produced like a proper Jim song, whereas Meat's version is too 80s for my liking. I reckon 9/10 for the Fire version, and 6/10 for the Meat version.

17 Apr 2004, 18:15	#18
03gills Loafer Join Date: 07.03.2004 Posts: 73	This is by far the best song on the album, it just sounds more energetic than the other (great) songs on Bad Attitude, Meat's vocals sound more clear and defined on this song, and the guitar sounds more defined, i'm not sure why though, my faviroute bit is when meat goes, ''and speed, its all you'll ever need, all you'll ever need to knooooooooooooooow!!!!!!'' Magic!! I actually prefer the lyrics on meat's version, they suit him better, the're more immediate and to the point, whereas steinman's version is too dark and broody for meat.

23 Jan 2007, 23:29	#20
Evil One Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.01.2007 Posts: 5,192	7

23 Jan 2007, 23:42	#21
djfierce Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.06.2005 Location: Posts: 3,596	one of the first songs of his i heard....always a great one to me does sound a bit dated now i agree but that is good i think 8

24 Jan 2007, 07:01	#22
Wario Monstro helps me spell things... Join Date: 05.01.2007 Location: Masculine, Pennsylvania Posts: 9,105	Great, just a very long chorus ending 8/10 GREAT LIVE

24 Jan 2007, 22:07	#23
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	Average: 8.25 (132/16)

24 Jan 2007, 22:31	#24
Monstro Promoted to Wario's spellchecker Join Date: 17.09.2005 Location: London Posts: 12,947	I suppose you could say it's a bit dated now but it's still a great song, one of the best on the album 8.5/10

24 Jan 2007, 22:42	#25
RadioMaster The German Join Date: 11.03.2006 Location: some kind of hunting lodge for rich weirdos... Posts: 15,778	damn, the songs is absolutely great! I´d give it a 9.5, BUT it is THE SONG that´s great (speaking of jims version on SOF) The sad thing is that it´s kinda screwed on BA, especially through that intro. It´s not bad to listen to, but it´s not great either. 7/10