Meat Loaf Christmas Album Announced for Q4 2012 [Archive]

Wario

02 Aug 2011, 02:10

Vickip

02 Aug 2011, 02:14

"Hot Holidays"

Will feature Reba, Garth Brooks, and others

More info here:

http://www.billboard.com/news/meat-loaf-enlists-lil-jon-chuck-d-for-upcoming-1005299992.story#/news/meat-loaf-enlists-lil-jon-chuck-d-for-upcoming-1005299992.story

Thanks to Vicki on Facebook :)

You're welcome .. thanks for posting the link here :-) A Christmas CD, and another CD after HIAHB .. it's all so exciting :))

suzieq

02 Aug 2011, 02:17

I posted this on the HIAHB thread a while ago. Merge perhaps.

Vickip

02 Aug 2011, 02:20

I posted this on the HIAHB thread a while ago. Merge perhaps.

Oops :oops: Thanks Suzie :-)

suzieq

02 Aug 2011, 02:21

No worries. I think we posted it at the same time on FB, but between there, here and twitter, we overlapped :) Exciting nonetheless.

lorenzoduke

02 Aug 2011, 02:36

Holy crap...so we're looking at having albums in 3 consecutive years and another on the way. :D Our man's working overtime. For some reason I've always thought a ML Christmas album would come sooner or later. Looking forward to it!

Elijah's way

02 Aug 2011, 02:37

Awesome news:D I can't wait:yay:

melon

02 Aug 2011, 03:01

*Squeeling with excitement*

Vickip

02 Aug 2011, 03:09

No worries. I think we posted it at the same time on FB, but between there, here and twitter, we overlapped :) Exciting nonetheless.

Yep :D

RSG

02 Aug 2011, 07:54

2 albums a dvd and chat about a christmas album too. woah man!

JennaG

02 Aug 2011, 09:10

I'm not normally a fan of artists doing Christmas albums since I tend to think of them as being a bit naff but it'll be interesting to see what Meat's will be like.

LucyK!

02 Aug 2011, 09:12

Meat and Garth?! Together?! What a start to my day!!!! :cheer:

carole

02 Aug 2011, 09:27

Wow this is exciting, quite a few things to be looking forward to.

Carole

melon

02 Aug 2011, 12:09

I told my friend at work, when I said Garth Brooks she looked a little excited lol

GDW

02 Aug 2011, 12:35

Surely Mr Steinman must have a couple of Christmas songs up his sleeve for Mr Loaf to use on his Christmas album.:D Read Em & Feast, Took The Turkey (Right out of my mouth).:-)

evil nickname

02 Aug 2011, 12:42

I, for one, am not convinced this will end well. Christmas albums have a way of being completely superfluous additions to an artist's discography.

nikox1

02 Aug 2011, 13:43

I, for one, am not convinced this will end well. Christmas albums have a way of being completely superfluous additions to an artist's discography.

but it will sell shit loads!!!!:D

RSG

02 Aug 2011, 15:43

I, for one, am not convinced this will end well. Christmas albums have a way of being completely superfluous additions to an artist's discography.

Honestly too soon to say. If anything its gonna be a lot of like minds contributing something to hot holidays. Shall see how it all comes in one

evil nickname

02 Aug 2011, 16:17

Yes, of course it's too soon to say, but still, to me, Christmas albums are a sign of musical irrelevance.

Usually, artist who release Christmas albums are at a point in their career that, apart from their core fan base, they might as well never produce anything new at all. I mean, sure, Bob Dylan and Sting have released Christmas albums, Carole King is about to, but—apart from their core audience—who really needs any new music by them? They can cruise along on their old stuff, and everybody's happy.

At least, that's how I see it.

Now, where did I leave my flame shield? ;-)

allrevvedup

02 Aug 2011, 17:20

I'm fairly certain it was rumoured around the time of VBO that he'd be doing an christmas album...it's one of those things that will either be welcomed with open arms or panned...either way HIAHB is the next thing to look forward to.

Steve6

02 Aug 2011, 18:57

Christmas songs are very hit and miss. If it's brilliant, it will last for decades, because people will always associate it with Christmas. If not, it'll never see the light of day again.

I'm very interested to see if he can pull this off. It will be a new challenge for him there's no doubt about that.

lorenzoduke

02 Aug 2011, 19:16

but it will sell shit loads!!!!:D

And year after year.

I, for one, am not convinced this will end well. Christmas albums have a way of being completely superfluous additions to an artist's discography.

It won't be superfluous for the people who enjoy it. I like Christmas music, I like Meat Loaf's voice, and I'm sure I'll enjoy this. Superfluous in what way exactly? Sure, it's not likely to make a grand artistic statement, but I expect it to be enjoyable. I don't see any reason not to try. If you don't like it, disregard it - there's 2 upcoming 'normal' albums and another last year, so it's hardly like he's making this instead of the usual rock music.

By the way, Spector's, Elvis', Sinatra's and Nat King Cole's Christmas music is some of the most beloved and enduring in their entire catalogs.

nikox1

02 Aug 2011, 19:32

very true,, i cant believe it. 3 new albums out within the next 18 to 24 months!!!!!!!:D:D ,,

Sarge

02 Aug 2011, 19:45

Carole King is about to

Carole King??? Damn, I'm devasted. Wish she'd do another Tapestry instead but then again I doubt a gem like that would sell well today. Why do talented artists who were once outstanding and unique have to do that? No new ideas? What has become of rock and roll? Where's the innovation... or revolution? I've never bought a pop/rock singers holiday album and I never will. One or two Christmas songs - fine, but a whole album that's tied to a particular (short) season? I favor Mahalia Jackson on old crackling vinyl over any of these new Christmas pop CDs. As for the guy this site is dedicated to: I'm not planning to buy any of his upcoming albums but if he manages to create something that's cooler than the The Pogues' Fairytale Of New York or Robert Earl Keen's Merry Christmas From The Family, I'll maybe gladly be willing to disagree with evil nickname's statement regarding "musical irrelevance".

tribrats

02 Aug 2011, 19:57

"Hot Holidays"

Will feature Reba, Garth Brooks, and others

More info here:

http://www.billboard.com/news/meat-loaf-enlists-lil-jon-chuck-d-for-upcoming-1005299992.story#/news/meat-loaf-enlists-lil-jon-chuck-d-for-upcoming-1005299992.story

Thanks to Vicki on Facebook :)

Bragged on Facebook and have to brag here.

I've been saying forever that Meat and Reba should do a collaboration. The greatest voice in Rock and the greatest female voice in Country together. Perfect!

evil nickname

02 Aug 2011, 20:08

Superfluous in what way exactly?

Hang on, I'll tie it together with this:

By the way, Spector's, Elvis', Sinatra's and Nat King Cole's Christmas music is some of the most beloved and enduring in their entire catalogs.

Yes, they set the standard. Fifty years ago. How many recent christmas albums with a similar impact are there?

In what way can you make an artistic statement with a christmas album nowadays? There's no point in rehashing the standards again—they've been done to death. Unless you give 'em a twist, but then there's a big chance chance that you end up with a gimmick. Which might be entertaining for a while, but I don't see that having a lasting appeal.

Same thing with original songs. What's the use of writing songs that try to sound like christmas songs? Same goes for songs that are only lyrically related christmas. I don't get the point, but then again, to me christmas is little more than an excuse for extravagant cooking.

lorenzoduke

02 Aug 2011, 20:14

Unless you give 'em a twist, but then there's a big chance chance that you end up with a gimmick.

Meat Loaf is a twist in and of himself.

tribrats

02 Aug 2011, 20:30

I have been waiting forever for a Christmas album worth buying. I'm soooooo looking forward to this! Now to convince Meat to do some Elvis style Gospel.

For those that know me, yes, I'm Agnostic but I love Christmas and Gospel music. (Statler Brothers anyone :D )

Smithie

02 Aug 2011, 20:45

Can't wait! I hope Patti sings a holiday duet on the album too. Maybe she's not considered a "star" but she sings the best duets with Meat and takes such good care of him on stage. I'm really excited about Garth!

PanicLord

02 Aug 2011, 21:51

This is going to be fascinating - good Christmas music is as good as any other sort of music - I'm thinking in particular of Fairytale of New York. Should be full of humour, seasonal good cheer, and of course, sleigh bells, and I can't wait to hear it!

JennaG

02 Aug 2011, 22:07

AndrewG

02 Aug 2011, 23:26

Fairytale of New York with Patti would be awesome!! I'd buy the album just for that.

JennaG

03 Aug 2011, 08:38

Fairytale of New York with Patti would be awesome!! I'd buy the album just for that.

Me too.

Anentropia

03 Aug 2011, 16:50

Well, maybe it`ll include a soundboard of "Run Run Rudolph" from christmas 1995:lurk: !?
A "tender little christmas lovesong" ;D

Though seriously, I've doubts how a christmas-album by Meat - or any rock/pop artists in general - is recieved in the "outside" world <hint>Bob Dylan</hint> Not that certain magazines/critics write rubbish crap which got NOTHING to do with reviews or the music at all anyway.

lasand

03 Aug 2011, 18:55

Yes, of course it's too soon to say, but still, to me, Christmas albums are a sign of musical irrelevance.

I don't think it's a sign of musical irrelevance. I think it is a sign that Meat cares about his fans and wants to make them happy. I have seen quite a few requests on facebook from fans wanting him to do a Christmas CD. I am really excited about it!!!

glamourgirl

05 Aug 2011, 16:56

Fairytale of New York with Patti would be awesome!! I'd buy the album just for that.

Me too.

Holidays duets with Patti and with Garth would be a dream come true.

PanicLord

28 Oct 2014, 23:59

Hello. Anyone know if this is still coming?

GDW

29 Oct 2014, 01:00

Christmas?:-)

Sue K

29 Oct 2014, 02:55

Oh... lol ... I thought... I thought this NEW news... I'm reading along... wondering why there would be antici... pay... shun... lol ... about an album called HIAHB... when I thought we'd done that one already ... lol ... oh silly me... ANYwho ... I'd love a Christmas album from Meat... particularly if it would be a new treatment to standards ... I like Christmas albums by fave artists... I have a couple of Garth's ... :) ...

TheDoode

29 Oct 2014, 09:47

Wayne & Garth's?

Wario

30 Oct 2014, 05:40

I forgot about this. really did. one album at a time i say

chansadres

30 Oct 2014, 17:09

I think this album will come. But I think the release will be after the Steinman album. I read somewhere that this will be Meat's last album. So I have all the time in the world before this one comes out,

CarylB

30 Oct 2014, 21:05

I think this album will come. But I think the release will be after the Steinman album.

Yes, he's said that

I read somewhere that this will be Meat's last album. So I have all the time in the world before this one comes out,

Me too ;) .. although I am looking froward to it when it does come. But if it would be his last .. I can wait a long time ;)

PanicLord

31 Oct 2014, 06:53

Thanks all. Just wanted to see if it was still planned. I love to seek out Christmas songs by artists you wouldn't necessarily expect. To have a whole album by Meat Loaf will be amazing but as you say if it is going to be his last album I can wait lol.