42. Masculine

White of High · 15 Jan 2003, 14:58

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

Masculine (6)

I think this is the song where the lyrics is better than the music. The lyrics is really good, but the music isn't Meat Loaf! I think it wanted to be harder rock in the '80 style.
The live version in Wembley is better. I'm missing the intro on the album. I think it would sound funny from Meat's mouth in concert: "I'm Masculine"... like "I'm a Sex God"!

My score: 6

Average: 6.86 (48/7)

Michel · 15 Jan 2003, 19:40

I see that you've never heard this song from 1991 live version.
I have one recorded in Köln 1991 and there is a Sex God part in the middle of the song.

I think this song is the best of the album, but like most songs from this album, it is live at his best. Great rock and great lyrics.

My score: 8

Tim · 15 Jan 2003, 19:45

The live version of this song is also great. Very......euh.....masculine....LOL.

8/10

**The Flying Mouse** · 15 Jan 2003, 20:26

I think this song is a characuture of Meat's sex god status.I think he's poking fun at himself a little

.
On the album it's good,but the Wemberley 87 version is better.The 1991 version sounds interesting.What is his sex god speech?
7/10 Feeling pretty good.

Bart · 10 Jul 2003, 16:31

The sex god part was also played in 1989 in Alkmaar, Holland.
This song rocks. Both on the album and live.
8/10

Michel · 10 Jul 2003, 23:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bart

The sex god part was also played in 1989 in Alkmaar, Holland.
This song rocks. Both on the album and live.
8/10

A thought so, because I think he started the Sex God part in 1989.

heat · 12 Jul 2003, 19:09

Have to say, this is definately one of my faves

For me, it's such a horny song - definately one to get it on to

9/10

meatmadpat · 12 Jul 2003, 19:45

Ditto Heat

Quigmo · 17 Sep 2003, 07:34

I never cared for this song. Not ML's kind of R&R. It doesn't work for me at all. What was this supposed to be? An answer song for Olivia Newton John's "Physical"? 2/10 not even a strong ML vocal can save this.

Evil One · 23 Jan 2007, 23:48

5

Wario · 24 Jan 2007, 01:16

Please don't be offended by this remark:

I got a little uncomfortable with the lyrics of this song.

In many ways, its kinda, beg my pardon please, Gay (not in the bad sense).

Meat sings about masculine, a man's only thing, and could really see Elton john Singing this.

But otherwise , great song - 8 / 10

I hope nobody's offended

mszee · 25 Jan 2007, 00:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE FLYING MOUSE

I think this song is a characuture of Meat's sex god status.I think he's poking fun at himself a little

.
On the album it's good,but the Wemberley 87 version is better.The 1991 version sounds interesting.What is his sex god speech?
7/10 Feeling pretty good.

Would you rate this one today the same???

9/10

**Monstro** · 25 Jan 2007, 00:20

Never got on with this song

5/10

JanT · 25 Jan 2007, 04:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarioLoaf

Meat sings about masculine, a man's only thing, and could really see Elton john Singing this.

There are tears of laughter in my eyes from reading that. <visualising Elton John singing Masculine>

oh sorry.... forgot to rate.

7

White of High · 28 Jan 2007, 23:31

Average: 6.83 (82/12)

Wario · 30 Aug 2009, 20:28

i would like to reevaluate my grade:

Album Version: 9.5/10

Live version: 10/10

Evil One · 30 Aug 2009, 20:39

I would like to reevaluate your grade

Album: 3/10
Live: 6/10

glockenspiel · 30 Aug 2009, 23:52

'Blind Before I Stop' is the only Loaf album which is completely un-pleasurable for me ~ clippety-clop euro pop - yuck! - but the 1987 Live At Wembley versions ('Masculine', 'Blind Before...' and 'Rock N Roll Mercenaries') do kick the required amount of ass

Wario · 30 Aug 2009, 23:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by glockenspiel

'Blind Before I Stop' is the only Loaf album which is completely un-pleasurable for me ~ clippety-clop euro pop - yuck! - but the 1987 Live At Wembley versions ('Masculine', 'Blind Before...' and 'Rock N Roll Mercenaries') do kick the required amount of ass

BBIS > Midnight at the lost & Found

**RadioMaster** · 31 Aug 2009, 08:58

i might be the only person around who prefers MATLAF over BBIS. I know it's only a bunch of demos thrown together, but I like the country vibe on it. In some kind it doesnt take itself too seriously. It knows it's a mediocre attempt and just has fun with that mediocrity (sp?).
While BBIS is just a colosally failed attempt at a fullblown production.

glockenspiel · 31 Aug 2009, 14:06

I concur with all that, RadioMaster.

Wario · 31 Aug 2009, 15:57

A pity im teh only one on this site that thinks BBIS > BOOH3

in fact its better then everything except BA and BOOH I and II

Side note, BA > BOOH II > BOOH

glockenspiel · 31 Aug 2009, 20:37

BBIS could have been brilliant ~ if Meat didn't sound like he was singing in the bathroom next door, and if the 'non-proper-instruments' were taken down in the mix.

BA is solid gold ~ agreed.

Sarge · 31 Aug 2009, 21:32

Masculine is a good, entertaining song when performed live. I love how he did it in 1991 - as if he was James Brown.

Quote:

Originally Posted by glockenspiel

clippety-clop euro pop

Quote:

Originally Posted by RadioMaster

While BBIS is just a colosally failed attempt at a fullblown production.

Whoever chose Frank Farian as the producer obviously had not heard this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kb_B_xtrdxc

**RadioMaster** · 31 Aug 2009, 22:10

well, maybe it wasnt really a choice. Let's not forget that this was one of the lows in his career, so maybe Farian was the only one willing to do the job, or the only one Meat and his management (or whoever) could afford at that point.

15 Jan 2003, 14:58	#1
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	42. Masculine This is the START OUT OF HELL & ARRIVE TO HEAVEN topic. Let's Go to Rock 'n' Roll!!!!!! Masculine (6) I think this is the song where the lyrics is better than the music. The lyrics is really good, but the music isn't Meat Loaf! I think it wanted to be harder rock in the '80 style. The live version in Wembley is better. I'm missing the intro on the album. I think it would sound funny from Meat's mouth in concert: "I'm Masculine"... like "I'm a Sex God"! My score: 6 Average: 6.86 (48/7)

12 Jul 2003, 19:45	#8
meatmadpat Loafer Join Date: 09.04.2003 Location: Barnsley South Yorkshire UK Posts: 74	Masculine Ditto Heat

15 Jan 2003, 19:40	#2
Michel Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Stadskanaal, The Netherlands Posts: 1,631	I see that you've never heard this song from 1991 live version. I have one recorded in Köln 1991 and there is a Sex God part in the middle of the song. I think this song is the best of the album, but like most songs from this album, it is live at his best. Great rock and great lyrics. My score: 8

15 Jan 2003, 19:45	#3
Tim The Butcher Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Westervoort, The Netherlands Posts: 10,321	The live version of this song is also great. Very......euh.....masculine....LOL. 8/10

15 Jan 2003, 20:26	#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	I think this song is a characuture of Meat's sex god status.I think he's poking fun at himself a little . On the album it's good,but the Wemberley 87 version is better.The 1991 version sounds interesting.What is his sex god speech? 7/10 Feeling pretty good.

10 Jul 2003, 16:31	#5
Bart Bald Mega Loafer Join Date: 06.03.2003 Location: Holland, but I prefer Greece Posts: 2,243	The sex god part was also played in 1989 in Alkmaar, Holland. This song rocks. Both on the album and live. 8/10

12 Jul 2003, 19:09	#7
heat Rampant Loafer... Join Date: 29.07.2002 Location: welshy wales Posts: 5,706	Have to say, this is definately one of my faves For me, it's such a horny song - definately one to get it on to 9/10

17 Sep 2003, 07:34	#9
Quigmo Senior Loafer Join Date: 08.08.2003 Location: Nor Cal USA Posts: 111	I never cared for this song. Not ML's kind of R&R. It doesn't work for me at all. What was this supposed to be? An answer song for Olivia Newton John's "Physical"? 2/10 not even a strong ML vocal can save this.

23 Jan 2007, 23:48	#10
Evil One Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.01.2007 Posts: 5,192	5

24 Jan 2007, 01:16	#11
Wario Monstro helps me spell things... Join Date: 05.01.2007 Location: Masculine, Pennsylvania Posts: 9,105	Please don't be offended by this remark: I got a little uncomfortable with the lyrics of this song. In many ways, its kinda, beg my pardon please, Gay (not in the bad sense). Meat sings about masculine, a man's only thing, and could really see Elton john Singing this. But otherwise , great song - 8 / 10 I hope nobody's offended

25 Jan 2007, 00:20	#13
Monstro Promoted to Wario's spellchecker Join Date: 17.09.2005 Location: London Posts: 12,947	Never got on with this song 5/10

28 Jan 2007, 23:31	#15
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	Average: 6.83 (82/12)

30 Aug 2009, 20:28	#16
Wario Monstro helps me spell things... Join Date: 05.01.2007 Location: Masculine, Pennsylvania Posts: 9,105	i would like to reevaluate my grade: Album Version: 9.5/10 Live version: 10/10

30 Aug 2009, 20:39	#17
Evil One Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.01.2007 Posts: 5,192	I would like to reevaluate your grade Album: 3/10 Live: 6/10

30 Aug 2009, 23:52	#18
glockenspiel Senior Loafer Join Date: 28.08.2009 Posts: 171	'Blind Before I Stop' is the only Loaf album which is completely un-pleasurable for me ~ clippety-clop euro pop - yuck! - but the 1987 Live At Wembley versions ('Masculine', 'Blind Before...' and 'Rock N Roll Mercenaries') do kick the required amount of ass

31 Aug 2009, 08:58	#20
RadioMaster The German Join Date: 11.03.2006 Location: some kind of hunting lodge for rich weirdos... Posts: 15,778	i might be the only person around who prefers MATLAF over BBIS. I know it's only a bunch of demos thrown together, but I like the country vibe on it. In some kind it doesnt take itself too seriously. It knows it's a mediocre attempt and just has fun with that mediocrity (sp?). While BBIS is just a colosally failed attempt at a fullblown production.

31 Aug 2009, 14:06	#21
glockenspiel Senior Loafer Join Date: 28.08.2009 Posts: 171	I concur with all that, RadioMaster.

31 Aug 2009, 15:57	#22
Wario Monstro helps me spell things... Join Date: 05.01.2007 Location: Masculine, Pennsylvania Posts: 9,105	A pity im teh only one on this site that thinks BBIS > BOOH3 in fact its better then everything except BA and BOOH I and II Side note, BA > BOOH II > BOOH

31 Aug 2009, 20:37	#23
glockenspiel Senior Loafer Join Date: 28.08.2009 Posts: 171	BBIS could have been brilliant ~ if Meat didn't sound like he was singing in the bathroom next door, and if the 'non-proper-instruments' were taken down in the mix. BA is solid gold ~ agreed.

31 Aug 2009, 22:10	#25
RadioMaster The German Join Date: 11.03.2006 Location: some kind of hunting lodge for rich weirdos... Posts: 15,778	well, maybe it wasnt really a choice. Let's not forget that this was one of the lows in his career, so maybe Farian was the only one willing to do the job, or the only one Meat and his management (or whoever) could afford at that point.