107. California Isn't Big Enough (Hey There Girl)

White of High · 30 Sep 2010, 12:11

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California Isn't Big Enough (Hey There Girl) (8)

This is the funny song, not Los Angeloser. I like its '80ies style of the song, the synthesizers, guitars and chorus. Okay, it's not epic. It might be on Bad Attitude as well. Meat's voice is manipulated in this song, but... Okay, no more words, it's a good funny stuff.

My score: 8

CarylB · 30 Sep 2010, 12:40

Have no idea why you keep posting that Meat's voice is manipulated, particularly given his frequent assertions that it has not been on this record, however imo Meat SINGS this song brilliantly. It's a great song, in your face outrageous as it's meant to be, with Meat again showing his impressive range and demonstrating he's singing as well as he did many years ago. Love it, can't fault it, so

10

Caryl

Elijah's way · 30 Sep 2010, 12:48

Meat's voice is manipulated in this song

WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY THAT? It's so ridiculous to suggest that!!!

I really love this, some of Meat's best vocals

10/10

White of High · 30 Sep 2010, 12:53

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Originally Posted by Elijah's way

Meat's voice is manipulated in this song

WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY THAT? It's so ridiculous to suggest that!!!

I really love this, some of Meat's best vocals

10/10

His high notes in the song are computer contolled. Listen!

Elijah's way · 30 Sep 2010, 12:57

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Originally Posted by White of High

His high notes in the song are computer contolled. Listen!

oh well, I like to think he can still hit those high notes

Mr. Happy · 30 Sep 2010, 13:30

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Originally Posted by Elijah's way

Meat's voice is manipulated in this song

WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY THAT? It's so ridiculous to suggest that!!!

It's pretty obvious his voice has been tampered with

There's no question 99% of it is his own voice, but there is no way he is hitting all (any?) of the incredibly high notes without a little help. LOTO, Elvis, California and If It Rains. I might be forgetting more.

Anyway, for California Isn't Big Enough. 10. Amazing song, with one of the best chorus's. Ever

Lee B · 30 Sep 2010, 13:35

I love this song. It's outrageous, funny and cheesy all rolled into one. And the "whoop whoop's" in the background sum it up perfectly for me.

8 out of 10

Steve6 · 30 Sep 2010, 13:56

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Originally Posted by CarylB

Have no idea why you keep posting that Meat's voice is manipulated, particularly given his frequent assertions that it has not been on this record, however imo Meat SINGS this song brilliantly.

You must be listening to a completely different record then, because it's obvious to everyone that his voice has been manipulated on this track and other ones on the album.

Anyway I like this song it's one hell of rocker. Will look forward to hearing it live in December.

7 for me.

Vickip · 30 Sep 2010, 15:38

It's extremely catchy and a great song.
I agree with Elijah's way about the high notes

I still give it an 8/10.

Evil One · 30 Sep 2010, 16:11

5

24K · 30 Sep 2010, 17:47

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Originally Posted by Steve6

You must be listening to a completely different record then, because it's obvious to everyone that his voice has been manipulated on this track and other ones on the album.

Anyway I like this song it's one hell of rocker. Will look forward to hearing it live in December.

7 for me.

You can't say its obvious to everyone,

when people are saying they don't think his voice has been manipulated

Hence not everyone thinks it has been done. I for one don't think it has, i love this song i give it a 9. The ringtone of the chorus, makes me smile everytime it goes on my phone.

LOL..

Sarge · 30 Sep 2010, 17:56

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Originally Posted by White of High

This is the funny song, not Los Angeloser. I like its '80ies style of the song, the synthesizers, guitars and chorus.

My thoughts exactly. The 1980s style makes it amusing, it probably would sound creepy with another arrangement.

6.5 (Maybe I would have given it a better rating if it hadn't come along with that stupid "Patrick's obsession with a hooker" explanation.)

Wario · 30 Sep 2010, 18:29

10/10 baby. I LOVE DIS SONG

glamourgirl · 30 Sep 2010, 18:30

I like Meat's vocals but I'm not too keen on the song.

5/10

suzieq · 30 Sep 2010, 18:37

9 with potential for a 10. (I would give it a 10, but I have to censor it from my young kids). It's about 4 years before this song will be a rightful 10.

AndrewG · 30 Sep 2010, 19:15

Offence childish lyrics ("I wanna smash your face in"/"I can barely fit my Dick in my pants"). In a complete anti-poetic world in comparison to for example For Crying Out Loud is in. I am disappointed with the fact that Meat Loaf chose to record this one. Belongs in the garbage in my opinion.
I can't even consider rating this properly but if you force me to I'd really have to say a 1! Along with "Like a Rose" this song is a huge contributing factor to why I started disliking HCTB so much after several plays. The music and synths are not too bad but nothing can save a song that has such lyrics imo. Haven't listened to it in months and will probably not hear it ever again unless it's performed at a show I guess.

mib · 30 Sep 2010, 20:00

I like this song, I find it funny especiially ''I'm no Fred but I'll make your bed-rock baby''
9/10

Sarge · 30 Sep 2010, 20:09

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Originally Posted by AndrewG

I am disappointed with the fact that Meat Loaf chose to record this one.

Well, you know it was essential for the story.

If you take the song seriously, it may indeed appear stupid and offensive. I played it to a number of people and their reaction usually was "yuck" as soon as they heard the "dick in my pants" line because they neither knew nor cared for the "story". (As has been pointed out already, you can't get the story from the song.)

I had to listen to Rammstein's Pussy before I heard California and even saw the (porn) video it came along with. I thought it was disgusting and (involuntarily?) amusing at the same time. I somehow feel the same way when listening to California but I can tell you California is true art compared to that.

Childish lyrics indeed, but wrapped in a catchy tune and good music. I rather listen to Meat's ... er ... Patrick's ... ah, what the hell... complaints about the trouble with his dick than to the boring tearjerkers on HCTB.

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Originally Posted by AndrewG

Offence childish lyrics ("I wanna smash your face in"/"I can barely fit my Dick in my pants"). In a complete anti-poetic world in comparison to for example For Crying Out Loud is in.

Maybe people don't have an open mind for subtle lyrics anymore.

AndrewG · 30 Sep 2010, 20:10

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Originally Posted by mib

I like this song, I find it funny especiially ''I'm no Fred but I'll make your bed-rock baby''
9/10

I'm curious to know if that idea was stolen from Lil' Wayne's "Bedrock" song which was leaked September last year and released November thereafter. Considering the recording schedules etc I doubt this was the case though?

CarylB · 30 Sep 2010, 20:10

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Originally Posted by 24K

You can't say its obvious to everyone,

when people are saying they don't think his voice has been manipulated

Hence not everyone thinks it has been done. I for one don't think it has ..

Exactly. I don't know why when Meat says his voice has not been manipulated by software like Melodyne etc but left alone, those of us who accept that and love the sound of HCTB can't just be allowed to say it without being told we're listening to another record ..

Love this song .. love it's contribution to the story, and love the different style to FCOL, the style of which imo couldn't have had the same aggressive impact at all.

Caryl

Sarge · 30 Sep 2010, 20:15

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Originally Posted by AndrewG

I'm curious to know if that idea was stolen from Lil' Wayne's "Bedrock" song

Rather from The Flintstones, LOL. Interesting question, there are striking similarities.

AndrewG · 30 Sep 2010, 20:16

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Originally Posted by Sarge

Maybe people don't have an open mind for subtle lyrics anymore.

Maybe I don't, but I am not demanding anything amazingly witty. My own lyrics are probably nothing to write home about either but some of the things on HCTB are just beyond acceptable imo. I was very happy with the quality and ideas on WTTN and CHSIB and Bat 3, thus proving I don't demand Steinman to be behind every song. Meat's got a good enough voice to make even flat ideas sound good. I definitely think though Meat has hit a low with these songs lyrics and I know some less hardcore Meat Loaf enthusiasts who think exactly the same way. HCTB definitely divided fans and I am certainly on the side of not liking it. This is not to say Meat's voice or the production were bad. These were beyond amazing imo but overall the songs simply sucked hence my extremely low ratings for most of these. The voice manipulation I also don't get. As we have discussed before Meat would have had to have sung these songs quite decently for him to sound THAT good.

PanicLord · 30 Sep 2010, 20:19

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Originally Posted by Lee B

I love this song. It's outrageous, funny and cheesy all rolled into one. And the "whoop whoop's" in the background sum it up perfectly for me.

8 out of 10

This sums up my feelings perfectly too - loving the whoops :) Great one to sing along to, and the lyrics fit the character and scenario.

8.5.

AndrewG · 30 Sep 2010, 20:26

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Originally Posted by Sarge

I had to listen to Rammstein's Pussy before I heard California and even saw the (porn) video it came along with.

Sorry but I think there is a huge difference between Meat Loaf and Rammstein. And I think in this case age and "brand name" DEFINITELY DO have something to do with it.

This is the only Meat Loaf album I haven't bought for my mother or for a girlfriend/close friend. Heck I wouldn't even consider it as I actually feel embarrassed by this album!

This song is simply not what I expect from the person who brought us some of the most amazing rock music in history. It's a downright insult imo, a big "~~~~ you" to the fans.

Wario · 30 Sep 2010, 20:44

Andrew, maybe I can coex you into loving the song

30 Sep 2010, 12:11	#1
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	107. California Isn't Big Enough (Hey There Girl) This is the START OUT OF HELL & ARRIVE TO HEAVEN topic. Let's Go to Rock 'n' Roll!!!!!!! California Isn't Big Enough (Hey There Girl) (8) This is the funny song, not Los Angeloser. I like its '80ies style of the song, the synthesizers, guitars and chorus. Okay, it's not epic. It might be on Bad Attitude as well. Meat's voice is manipulated in this song, but... Okay, no more words, it's a good funny stuff. My score: 8 Last edited by White of High; 30 Sep 2010 at 12:18.

30 Sep 2010, 12:40	#2
CarylB Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.04.2003 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 5,910	Have no idea why you keep posting that Meat's voice is manipulated, particularly given his frequent assertions that it has not been on this record, however imo Meat SINGS this song brilliantly. It's a great song, in your face outrageous as it's meant to be, with Meat again showing his impressive range and demonstrating he's singing as well as he did many years ago. Love it, can't fault it, so 10 Caryl

30 Sep 2010, 12:48	#3
Elijah's way Soul Auctioneer Join Date: 26.06.2005 Location: Muscle Shoals, AL Posts: 1,529	Meat's voice is manipulated in this song WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY THAT? It's so ridiculous to suggest that!!! I really love this, some of Meat's best vocals 10/10

30 Sep 2010, 13:35	#7
Lee B Senior Loafer Join Date: 06.05.2003 Location: Rugby, United Kingdom Posts: 112	I love this song. It's outrageous, funny and cheesy all rolled into one. And the "whoop whoop's" in the background sum it up perfectly for me. 8 out of 10

30 Sep 2010, 15:38	#9
Vickip Mega Loafer Join Date: 07.02.2003 Location: Posts: 8,101	It's extremely catchy and a great song. I agree with Elijah's way about the high notes I still give it an 8/10.

30 Sep 2010, 16:11	#10
Evil One Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.01.2007 Posts: 5,192	5

30 Sep 2010, 18:29	#13
Wario Monstro helps me spell things... Join Date: 05.01.2007 Location: Masculine, Pennsylvania Posts: 9,105	10/10 baby. I LOVE DIS SONG

30 Sep 2010, 18:30	#14
glamourgirl Super Loafer Join Date: 15.09.2009 Posts: 642	I like Meat's vocals but I'm not too keen on the song. 5/10

30 Sep 2010, 18:37	#15
suzieq Mega Loafer Join Date: 26.10.2008 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 2,319	9 with potential for a 10. (I would give it a 10, but I have to censor it from my young kids). It's about 4 years before this song will be a rightful 10.

30 Sep 2010, 19:15	#16
AndrewG I hope your salmon sucks! Join Date: 18.01.2004 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 7,080	Offence childish lyrics ("I wanna smash your face in"/"I can barely fit my Dick in my pants"). In a complete anti-poetic world in comparison to for example For Crying Out Loud is in. I am disappointed with the fact that Meat Loaf chose to record this one. Belongs in the garbage in my opinion. I can't even consider rating this properly but if you force me to I'd really have to say a 1! Along with "Like a Rose" this song is a huge contributing factor to why I started disliking HCTB so much after several plays. The music and synths are not too bad but nothing can save a song that has such lyrics imo. Haven't listened to it in months and will probably not hear it ever again unless it's performed at a show I guess.

30 Sep 2010, 20:00	#17
mib Medium/Paranormal Investigator Join Date: 22.12.2006 Location: Swansea,Wales. Posts: 253	I like this song, I find it funny especiially ''I'm no Fred but I'll make your bed-rock baby'' 9/10