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I dont think this has already been posted, but sorry if it has. Basically the single is on amazon.co.uk now and the track listing is as follows...
1. Man Of Steel (Radio Edit)
2. Tear Me Down (Live)
3. Love You Out Loud (Live)
also it has a picture of the artwork, pretty interesting, its very good i like it.
You can see the picure at
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000YTMNW/ref=sr_aps_music_1_1/202-0650603-7488612
On a side note, was there a promo video made for man of steel? If so what is it like as i have not seen it
Draven
Frying Pan
22 Nov 2003, 12:06
Cool artwork, I like it, nice to have a couple of new live tracks as well. Draven, there's no video been made as far as I know for the song.
Whilst the addition of "new" live tracks is a step forward and a major change from including yet another live version of Bat Out Of Hell (which don't get me wrong, of course is a great song, (understatement :D)).
I do think that the inclusion of live tracks on a cd single is something of a cop out these days. There used to be a timew when the "B Side" of a single was something rare and properly previously unreleased. Usually a song that didn't make it onto an album.
Ok so these B Sides were perhaps slightly sub-standard (hence the fact they didn't make it onto the final album track selection). But they gave the single buying fan something new, something different.
It's a sad indictment of the state of the music busisness as a whole that CD singles these days rarely contain something that is wholly new and original as the additional track(s).
Having said all that it's not going to stop me buying Man Of Steel on Monday :D
Andy
I know what you mean andy and i totally agree. The only b-sides i've been truly happy with lately is the ones on the last darkness release "i believe in a thing called love" they put two totally new tracks as b-sides, and then another different new track on the dvd release.
Does anyone know why a video wasnt done for man of steel? Surely thats the right direction to go if commercial success is wanted!
I say we get it to number one :-) as a get well present for meat
Think that the artwork is a Michael Whealan thing is.
evil nickname
22 Nov 2003, 16:57
Think that the artwork is a Michael Whealan thing is.
Personally I don't. Doesn't look like Whelan at all to me. This is more comic-style, where Whelan is, ehm, not.
I do like it, anyways.
Does anyone know why a video wasnt done for man of steel? Surely thats the right direction to go if commercial success is wanted!
Since when has Mercury done anything right to help the commerical success of this current project. Hell, they cannot even seem to get out any official statements on Meat's current health situation.
ROCK ON BAD DIRECTION!!!
Shawmtloaf
22 Nov 2003, 20:17
Does anyone know why a video wasnt done for man of steel? Surely thats the right direction to go if commercial success is wanted!
Since when has Mercury done anything right to help the commerical success of this current project. Hell, they cannot even seem to get out any official statements on Meat's current health situation.
ROCK ON BAD DIRECTION!!!
Nicely said my friend :)
Take care
KEEP ROCKIN'!
Ewan
kirsty952002
22 Nov 2003, 22:11
Prehaps the reason why a video wasnt made, was because meat has been doing he's world tour???? I suppose on that point they could have just filmed him performing it and released that as a vid!!!!!
kirsty xxxxx
Prehaps the reason why a video wasnt made, was because meat has been doing he's world tour???? I suppose on that point they could have just filmed him performing it and released that as a vid!!!!!
kirsty xxxxx
Kitsty, thats a fair point, but its a bollocks reason for them not to have a video. at the very least, like you say, it should have been a quick 4 minute live verson job...
the record company are idiots... if they could make a video then they should have gone with 'did i say that' which has an amazing video...
they are a bunch of ~~~~ ups.... i heard some fat crippled arsed idiot is at fault for Man of Steel being chosen... hmmmmm
madonna123968848
23 Nov 2003, 10:27
There is a A5 advert in the Sunday Mail advertising MOS ... so at least with this song Meat is getting some promo.
"Meat Loaf, Man of Steel. The brand new single out on 24th November. Available on CD featuring exclusive live B-sides plus pull out poster!"
So hope the single does well ...
madonna123968848
23 Nov 2003, 11:11
Strong words icwuke!!
kirsty952002
23 Nov 2003, 11:25
Ok i agree with all of you, but if you lot are all worried about this single your a bit perthtic because our meatloaf is ill here. Yeah ok getting to NO. 1 will help him with a faster recovery but he's a human being and he cant do about 5 things at once. I dont want to make enemies on this website cause I love meat just as much as everyone But as he's touring alot of people will of heard of his new single (out tomorrow) and I will be out buying a copy myself as i've got a day off school tomorrow because of inset.
kirsty xxxxx
p.s. swearing wont get you anywhere
Ok all very fair points there kirtsy, and believe me everybody on this board are more worried about meat loafs health. Afterall his health, safety and well being always comes first to us.
But we are also worried about the single, a star like meat loaf deserves to do alot better in the charts than he has done lately, i mean number 38 for "couldnt have said it better" thats just wrong in my opinion.
Its all fair and well letting the people who attend meat loaf shows, know that the single is out. But we need to look further than that, obviously most of the people who attend his shows are fans, and we need to reach people who are not massive meat fans, or who havent heard of him alot. And how should we do that? By radio air play, and promo videos on music tv.
All im trying to say is that the record label shouldnt be relying on the loyal following of meat, and they should try and promote it, so it reaches people who wouldnt normally just go out and buy a meat record.
I hope the live tracks aren't the same ones that are on the Australian 2CD release. If anyone who has the Australian bonus disc gets the MOS single, could they please tell us whether the tracks could be the same or not?
I hope the live tracks aren't the same ones that are on the Australian 2CD release. If anyone who has the Australian bonus disc gets the MOS single, could they please tell us whether the tracks could be the same or not?
I believe they are the same tracks as the one you guys got down there.
Hi,
Just got my copy of Meat's new single, Man of Steel, which came out today here in the UK :)
The track listings are as follows:
1. Man Of Steel (radio edit) 3.58
2. Tear Me Down (live) 4.02
3. Love you out Loud (live) 4.42
Also comes with a free poster of lots of little pics of Meat's fans faces- rather cool! The live versions on the CD in my opinion are fantastic! Lets hope he gets a good chart postion with this one!
Joe
Puritan
24 Nov 2003, 13:07
I hope the live tracks aren't the same ones that are on the Australian 2CD release. If anyone who has the Australian bonus disc gets the MOS single, could they please tell us whether the tracks could be the same or not?
I'm not sure if icwuke had some prior knowledge or was just presuming but having listened to them side by side this morning I agree that they are the same tracks.
The Man Of Steel radio edit has not been chopped about very much at all. The spoken intro is not there of course and a thirteen second part of the duet has been cut. The bit that goes:
Meat: I used to be a man of steel
Now every bit of faith is gone
Girl: You used to be so strong
Now you can't even break my heart
Otherwise it is as on the album
We purchased our copies from Woolworths (Bexleyheath) and took the last three off the shelves. It was placed at #17 in the Woolworths charts.
At WH Smiths there was only one copy left and it was placed at #15 in their singles charts.
We couldn't find any copies at MVC.
In HMV there were loads of copies but it wasn't listed on their charts.
HMV had a list of all the singles released these weeks up to Christmas and this week far more than normal are being posted (as it's coming up to Christmas). There are singles by Madonna, Peter Gabrial, Gareth Gates, Will Young and the Shane Ritchie Children In Need single that are all likely to do well.
I can't say I was too impressed with the poster as Meat Loaf's face isn't too distinct....his face also only covers the top two thirds of the page.
Sue
original sin
24 Nov 2003, 14:28
yey I got my copy and my lad and I are on the poster!! :wink: :twisted:
yey I got my copy and my lad and I are on the poster!! :wink: :twisted:
Very cool !! Mine's on the way .... and I can't wait to see it :)
Vicki
Have just come back from HMV, after buying 5 copies of MOS.
Listened to it, loved it - but am slighly puzzlewd by one thing...
Have a look, 6 photo's up from bottom, 12 photo's across.... Do you guys see what i see???? 8O 8O 8O
sherrie87
24 Nov 2003, 18:01
Cool, I can't wait to get my copy to see if my son and I are on there. :D My son's pic should be fairly distinctive, the whole background of the pic is an American flag. We'll see... hey, once we have it we'll all have to post where "our" pictures are.
Sherrie
A Slice Of English
24 Nov 2003, 18:16
Have a look, 6 photo's up from bottom, 12 photo's across.... Do you guys see what i see????
I see it all right, very amusing indeed!
The edit version actually sounds great and my local MVC had just one copy left on the shelf when I popped in there. They said they'd sold out apart from that one which can only be a good thing as they assured me they'd have loads in early last week.
My own copy arrived safe and sound and I'm chuffed to bits.
Mine hasn't arrived yet but I'm dressed as a twenties flapper I said flapper with ciggy holder and dog. During my blonde week
Rosie :oops:
Have a look, 6 photo's up from bottom, 12 photo's across.... Do you guys see what i see????
I see it all right, very amusing indeed!
I hasten to add - i have NOTHING to do with this!!!!!!!!!
What? what?
Wait and see.... :wink:
Oh! (stamps feet and throws toys out of pram)
Rosie :evil:
A Slice Of English
24 Nov 2003, 18:32
What? what?
Someone's...uh... rather heinously big bust made it into the collage...
And Rosie, were you stood with your hand on your hip because if so, you made it on!
Sorry senior moment can't remember, dressed as flapper with dog under one arm??????
Rosie
meatwka
24 Nov 2003, 18:44
hey guys,
im on the poster too!!
teh artwork is absolutely fantastic & the single is just as good!!
& yeh, i see the bust!!!
8)
mellis107
24 Nov 2003, 18:55
I got on the poster too! YAY.
Fortune and glory, fortune and glory....
And THAT picture caused much hilarity at work today.
mike
Cool, I can't wait to get my copy to see if my son and I are on there. :D My son's pic should be fairly distinctive, the whole background of the pic is an American flag. We'll see... hey, once we have it we'll all have to post where "our" pictures are.
Sherrie
Very cool Sherrie !! I hope you're on there :)
Definitely ... we'll all have to post where "our" pictures are.
Why does this remind me of that game ... finding Waldo ?? :lol:
Vicki ... sitting here very impatiently waiting for her copy to arrive :)
A Slice Of English
24 Nov 2003, 19:13
"Finding Waldo"?
We had "Where's Wally?" in the UK...
Some people appear on the poster twice! Double exposure!
madonna123968848
24 Nov 2003, 19:14
Hey,
I got my CD single from WH Smiths in Ashford, Kent and I got the last single on the shelf ... could be good if there was loads and they sold out but could be bad if not enough were sent and there are still people wanting copies??
Thought I saw you Sin on the poster!!
"Finding Waldo"?
We had "Where's Wally?" in the UK...
Some people appear on the poster twice! Double exposure!
Maybe it was Where's Waldo ...... but it's the same idea as
Where's Wally :))
That's so funny about the double exposure .. now I really can't wait to see it !
Vicki
Went into MVC to buy it... they didn't have (instant alarm bells after the last single fiasco).
Went into Woolworths, Woo hoo! One copy left. So I bought it.
Went into WHSmiths had three left, so I bought two. And had to go back later and someone had bought that! So thats good!
Did anyone spot Kasim Sulton and Patti Russo. I didn't spot any more band members (except meat, well durr).... but I'm not saying there aren't more. :roll:
Have fun!
Alex
A Slice Of English
24 Nov 2003, 19:44
The position of the double-exposure I can spot off hand is it appears...
(From top left)
18 across, 3 down
and
13 across, 23 down
They are one and the same photo!
The position of the double-exposure I can spot off hand is it appears...
(From top left)
18 across, 3 down
and
13 across, 23 down
They are one and the same photo!
Interesting ..... wonder if they did that on purpose :??:
Vicki
A Slice Of English
24 Nov 2003, 20:14
Shock horror, maybe I've exposed their suspicious plot to make this person famous?!
:lol:
DazLoaf01
24 Nov 2003, 21:08
I'm gonna pick up my copy either Thursday or Friday.
Has actually anyone heard this on the radio yet, cus I haven't?!
A Slice Of English
24 Nov 2003, 21:13
Yes, I've heard it on local stations. We need to organise a ring-a-thon to get it played on Radio 1 or 2 on a consistent basis...
mellis107
24 Nov 2003, 22:40
From the sounds of it, the single is flying off the shelves, at least in certain shops. I suppose the tour helps and the price tag. Picked mine up for £1.97 in Asda, and I've got a copy from Amazon on its way - £1.99 plus postage.
Did anyone spot Kasim Sulton and Patti Russo. I didn't spot any more band members (except meat, well durr).... but I'm not saying there aren't more. :roll:
There's actually two photos of Kasim that I can see (taken about 20 years apart)!
And one lady has made the poster 3 times with the identical photo (2nd row, 3rd photo along).
SueW
Single is currently at No 10 in Asda, Ibought Two copies from Virgin, didn't have the position in there. :D
Icwuke said:
Kitsty, thats a fair point, but its a bollocks reason for them not to have a video. at the very least, like you say, it should have been a quick 4 minute live verson job... the record company are idiots... if they could make a video then they should have gone with 'did i say that' which has an amazing video... they are a bunch of [...] ups.... i heard some fat crippled arsed idiot is at fault for Man of Steel being chosen... hmmmmmActually Meat himself has said not to expect any more videos off the album as they are so expensive to make these days, and only get the money invested if they are likely to get a lot of play time, and his don't get the amount they need.
Btw someone I loved very much was "crippled" in a car accident. Not a nice word to use as invective :(
Did anyone spot Kasim Sulton and Patti Russo. I didn't spot any more band members (except meat, well durr).... but I'm not saying there aren't more. :roll:
Hey!!! Take a look to the left and right of Patti...that would be me and Terry!!! How cool is that!!!! I am right next to the single most talented foil Meat Loaf has ever had on stage with him, and on an official piece of marketing nonetheless!!!! I am hyped beyond belief!!!
ROCK ON PATTI RUSSO!!!!
wish mine would hurry up and get here :( :( :( :( :(
Rosie
Lemon Girl
25 Nov 2003, 15:35
Bought my copy today. It was at number 17 in Woolworths and 15 in WH Smiths (or maybe the other way round!)
I'm pleased to see that I made it onto the poster. I looked through them all several times and couldn't find me at first. Exciting to suddently spot my picture :P
Feleena
25 Nov 2003, 15:41
Yeay got mine today!
Im on the poster too!!!!!!
Feleena :D
Greavzyboy
25 Nov 2003, 17:15
Hey Guys!
I can't find the single anywhere!!!
Its sold out EVERYWHERE I go!!!
Could someone email me a scan of the poster please?
I wanna see if I made it on!
Yours, Greavzyboy
mellis107
25 Nov 2003, 19:18
Hey Guys!
I can't find the single anywhere!!!
Its sold out EVERYWHERE I go!!!
Well, that's GOOD news!! :D :D
Lorraine
25 Nov 2003, 21:30
Bought four copies from Asda :D :D :D :D (one for each of us). Hubby and both kids made the poster as well. Hubby and kids together but I'm in a completely different part of the poster 8)
(I think somebody is trying to tell me something). :cry:
Shellyb01
26 Nov 2003, 00:00
Hey,
I've just been to ASDA got my copy - it wasn't really at a number, just on one of the top shelves, which must mean it's doing quite well!! (just been informed by my other (some may argue my better) half that the single was at number 10 in the singles chart in Asda?!?? :D )
Took me ages to look through all the pictures, but I'm there!! Fame at last!! Whoohoo!! :lol:
Bought the very best of as well, that was at number 26 in the Asda charts - dunno if that means owt though!! Anyway, going to listen to some Meat!
Shelly xxxxxxxxx
rockin chick
26 Nov 2003, 00:09
:lol: I bought my three copies in Asda today there seem to be quite a few on the shelf, didn't get my photo on the poster. :cry: I didn't receive information about it until the day before the deadline, good poster though.
Ordered the single throuth the internet.... must wait for another 30 days orso.... pfff....
Got mine today, after only 5 days...
Well, haven't had time to listen yet...
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