85. The Monster Is Loose

White of High · 01 Dec 2006, 17:21

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

The Monster Is Loose (7)

Welcome back to this section. I was banned for a long-long time but I am happy for nobody has started this series.

The first song what was released on internet at first is The Monster Is Loose. That was a big surprise for everybody beacuse it showed us a new Meat Loaf style what is close to new-metal (numetal). Everybody was screaming that what a f*** is that? Now, after some months maybe we can see impartial.

This song is a good entrance song. The intro is nice (but Monstro or Storm would be better) but the start and end part of this song is incredible stupid. Meat Loas is late with this style, now nobody's talking about new-metal. It's not his style, this 'I am an old fashion guy because you have to love my music' style is not his style. The middle of the song is good, really good. It looks like Steinman. Well... after listen a lot this CD I have to say this song is really new, not oldies Meat Loaf but I will never like it better than any Steinman songs...

My score: 7

Average: 7.50

**RadioMaster** · 01 Dec 2006, 17:37

I actually think it is really a good song!
It is really what the whole album is about, the monster is loose, it sums the whole meaning of the album up.

8

mszee · 02 Dec 2006, 00:08

Love this song...makes me feel great and makes me want to rock...

It's a 9 for me

mikeloaf · 02 Dec 2006, 01:20

I didn't like this one at all when I first heard it, but I have grown to like it alot. One reason, the live performance at RAH in October. This song was mighty! The live performance got me into the song and now I love hearing it. Not the best as a recording but 7/10 on CD, 10/10 live.

Bap · 02 Dec 2006, 12:24

I don't know if I like it or love it :P Its a weird feeling I get from the track... None the less I'll give it an 8/10

geordieloaf · 02 Dec 2006, 18:29

Love this, the sound is so different to anything else meat has done.
9/10

JanT · 03 Dec 2006, 22:22

Am not too keen on this one. Nothing wrong with it, just not my cup of tea.

evil nickname · 03 Dec 2006, 23:28

Because I'm too lazy to come up with something new, I'll just copy/paste from my earlier review:

The album kicks of with the title track. Since it leaked out in May, I've listened to "The Monster Is Loose" quite a lot, and although it's different from everything Meat Loaf has done before, I liked it from the start. It's different, and that's not a bad thing. It's heavy, the bridge is great, lyrics are a tad on the weak side, but over all, great song.

8/10

Rockette · 04 Dec 2006, 07:47

It's different from what Meat's done before; it's heavy, and it showcases his voice to perfection.

luk.out.of.hell · 04 Dec 2006, 20:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockette

It's different from what Meat's done before; it's heavy, and it showcases his voice to perfection.

exactly!!

10/10

robgomm · 04 Dec 2006, 20:27

Once again more criticism from White On High, you have to wondor if he's really a Meat Loaf fan.

This is an awesome track, more hard rock than anything Meat has done before, the performance is excellant, you can really hear the emotion raging through Meat as he gets stuck into this song, you can tell when a performer enjoys a song like here. The dramatic sweeping music comes together with Meats vocal performnace perfectly.

9 out of 10

White of High · 04 Dec 2006, 20:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by robgomm

Once again more criticism from White On High, you have to wondor if he's really a Meat Loaf fan.

I am, of course. Check my scores in the last more than 4 years. I gave only four times 10 to a song.

For Crying Out Loud
Objects
A Kiss Is A Terrible Thing To Waste
Monstro

It means... never want to compare for example For Crying Out Loud with this song... the difference hits your eyes out! :)

robgomm · 04 Dec 2006, 21:19

You can't really compare Crying Out Loud with Monsters Loose, they are totally different types of songs.

mszee · 04 Dec 2006, 21:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by robgomm

You can't really compare Crying Out Loud with Monsters Loose, they are totally different types of songs.

Agreed...I don't see even two similar points for comparison...

evil nickname · 04 Dec 2006, 22:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by mszee

Agreed...I don't see even two similar points for comparison...

Both sung by Meat Loaf, both on an album called Bat Out Of Hell. Now it's your turn

duke knooby · 05 Dec 2006, 00:50

i got bored with this song after a bit, but love it again. a definite high point on the album. got to be an 8

sunneke · 05 Dec 2006, 07:36

this song gives me the power, wich i need sometimes... 9/10

Bart · 05 Dec 2006, 14:43

Monstro should be the intro to the song and album.
I like the overall sound of the song.
I don't think this song is a different style.
The middle section is great, great backing tracks.
I miss a part right before the chorus.

All in all. Nice song. 7/10.

Lord Kagan · 11 Dec 2006, 18:44

Love the song, 8/10

White of High · 02 Jan 2007, 22:22

Average: 8.23 (107/13)

djfierce · 03 Jan 2007, 13:29

Absolutely love it...thought from the beginning that it's just what Meat needed to grab new attention....
9/10

Evil One · 21 Jan 2007, 14:09

Good song, slightly marred by the vocoder effects and the embarrassing YEEEAAH's at the end.

6

samurai7 · 22 Jan 2007, 04:45

I like the song, don't get me wrong, but Bat Out Of Hell?!? You're having a giraffe, mate!

7

LostSoul · 03 Jul 2007, 14:06

Have loved this one from the first time I listened to it. Something new and fresh, just brilliant. Who mentioned metal? you must be kidding, right?

Too bad it wasn't the first single...

10/10

01 Dec 2006, 17:21	#1
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	85. The Monster Is Loose This is the START OUT OF HELL & ARRIVE TO HEAVEN topic. Let's Go to Rock 'n' Roll!!!!!!! The Monster Is Loose (7) Welcome back to this section. I was banned for a long-long time but I am happy for nobody has started this series. The first song what was released on internet at first is The Monster Is Loose. That was a big surprise for everybody beacuse it showed us a new Meat Loaf style what is close to new-metal (numetal). Everybody was screaming that what a f* is that? Now, after some months maybe we can see impartial. This song is a good entrance song. The intro is nice (but Monstro or Storm would be better) but the start and end part of this song is incredible stupid. Meat Loas is late with this style, now nobody's talking about new-metal. It's not his style, this 'I am an old fashion guy because you have to love my music' style is not his style. The middle of the song is good, really good. It looks like Steinman. Well... after listen a lot this CD I have to say this song is really new, not oldies Meat Loaf but I will never like it better than any Steinman songs... My score: 7 Average: 7.50** Last edited by White of High; 01 Dec 2006 at 18:08.

01 Dec 2006, 17:37	#2
RadioMaster The German Join Date: 11.03.2006 Location: some kind of hunting lodge for rich weirdos... Posts: 15,778	I actually think it is really a good song! It is really what the whole album is about, the monster is loose, it sums the whole meaning of the album up. 8

02 Dec 2006, 00:08	#3
mszee Mega Loafer Join Date: 28.03.2006 Location: And you think you're down under??? Posts: 26,252	Love this song...makes me feel great and makes me want to rock... It's a 9 for me

02 Dec 2006, 01:20	#4
mikeloaf Super Loafer Join Date: 06.11.2005 Location: England UK Posts: 708	I didn't like this one at all when I first heard it, but I have grown to like it alot. One reason, the live performance at RAH in October. This song was mighty! The live performance got me into the song and now I love hearing it. Not the best as a recording but 7/10 on CD, 10/10 live.

02 Dec 2006, 12:24	#5
Bap Super Loafer Join Date: 20.09.2004 Location: Wales! Posts: 608	I don't know if I like it or love it :P Its a weird feeling I get from the track... None the less I'll give it an 8/10

02 Dec 2006, 18:29	#6
geordieloaf Can't You See My Faded Geordie Jeans Bursting Apart Join Date: 25.10.2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 1,360	Love this, the sound is so different to anything else meat has done. 9/10

03 Dec 2006, 22:22	#7
JanT Mega Loafer Join Date: 22.06.2006 Location: Blackpool Posts: 2,232	Am not too keen on this one. Nothing wrong with it, just not my cup of tea.

03 Dec 2006, 23:28	#8
evil nickname Guest Join Date: 19.04.2003 Posts: 2,238	Because I'm too lazy to come up with something new, I'll just copy/paste from my earlier review: The album kicks of with the title track. Since it leaked out in May, I've listened to "The Monster Is Loose" quite a lot, and although it's different from everything Meat Loaf has done before, I liked it from the start. It's different, and that's not a bad thing. It's heavy, the bridge is great, lyrics are a tad on the weak side, but over all, great song. 8/10

04 Dec 2006, 07:47	#9
Rockette Mega Loafer Join Date: 10.06.2005 Location: I think! Posts: 4,805	It's different from what Meat's done before; it's heavy, and it showcases his voice to perfection.

04 Dec 2006, 20:27	#11
robgomm Mega Loafer Join Date: 22.10.2006 Location: Hemel Hempstead, UK Posts: 1,671	Once again more criticism from White On High, you have to wondor if he's really a Meat Loaf fan. This is an awesome track, more hard rock than anything Meat has done before, the performance is excellant, you can really hear the emotion raging through Meat as he gets stuck into this song, you can tell when a performer enjoys a song like here. The dramatic sweeping music comes together with Meats vocal performnace perfectly. 9 out of 10

04 Dec 2006, 21:19	#13
robgomm Mega Loafer Join Date: 22.10.2006 Location: Hemel Hempstead, UK Posts: 1,671	You can't really compare Crying Out Loud with Monsters Loose, they are totally different types of songs.

05 Dec 2006, 00:50	#16
duke knooby Mega Loafer Join Date: 24.06.2005 Location: belfast Posts: 17,890	i got bored with this song after a bit, but love it again. a definite high point on the album. got to be an 8

05 Dec 2006, 07:36	#17
sunneke Mega Loafer Join Date: 17.01.2006 Location: Amersfoort Posts: 2,263	this song gives me the power, wich i need sometimes... 9/10

05 Dec 2006, 14:43	#18
Bart Bald Mega Loafer Join Date: 06.03.2003 Location: Holland, but I prefer Greece Posts: 2,243	Monstro should be the intro to the song and album. I like the overall sound of the song. I don't think this song is a different style. The middle section is great, great backing tracks. I miss a part right before the chorus. All in all. Nice song. 7/10.

11 Dec 2006, 18:44	#19
Lord Kagan On the other hand, You have different fingers Join Date: 17.05.2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 8,833	Love the song, 8/10

02 Jan 2007, 22:22	#20
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	Average: 8.23 (107/13)

03 Jan 2007, 13:29	#21
djfierce Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.06.2005 Location: Posts: 3,596	Absolutely love it...thought from the beginning that it's just what Meat needed to grab new attention.... 9/10

21 Jan 2007, 14:09	#22
Evil One Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.01.2007 Posts: 5,193	Good song, slightly marred by the vocoder effects and the embarrassing YEEEAAH's at the end. 6

22 Jan 2007, 04:45	#23
samurai7 Rock Star Join Date: 09.05.2005 Location: The future... Posts: 2,928	I like the song, don't get me wrong, but Bat Out Of Hell?!? You're having a giraffe, mate! 7

03 Jul 2007, 14:06	#24
LostSoul Got metal? Join Date: 06.11.2003 Location: Switzerland Posts: 2,109	Have loved this one from the first time I listened to it. Something new and fresh, just brilliant. Who mentioned metal? you must be kidding, right? Too bad it wasn't the first single... 10/10