CHSIB FIRST ALBUM REVIEW - POSSIBLE SPOILERS

ChrisBelfast · 17 Mar 2003, 23:53

I was very lucky to hear final and demo copies/some short samples of Meats new album. I warn you now that I understand some of you want to wait until March 31st to see the ‘surprises’, so if so do not read on. I guess this could be a ‘Spoiler’ for the album - so please do not read on if you are against me posting this review.

01. CHSIB The Single – I heard the radio version – only 4 of the 7 minutes of this song. I believe it is a great counter point duet – better than I’d Lie for You – and I really liked that song. Patti is great – this song really gives her the chance to show what she can do – and she’s awesome. The lyrics also are brilliant and the pace of the song. James Michael is VERY talented!

02. Did I Say That – I really believe the radio edit doesn’t do this song justice – its as if you are reading a story and miss out 5 pages – the full version has a great instrumental and I nice ending. Another amazing James Michael song – although there are better tracks on the album – excellent lyrics – great guitars too.

03. Why Isn’t That Enough – Passion in this song – similar to You’re right I was wrong – I would have left one of those songs of because they are similar and had Decadent Wish in there instead – but anyway still a good song – got whole version.

04. Love You Out Loud – Again another excellent James Michael song which I heard all of – after 5 listens or so it really grew on me – nice ‘computerized voice’ intro. I think it’s like an echo like effect. A very Strong chorus.

05. Man of Steel – Another James Michael song – lives up to the standard of the rest – one of my favorites on the album – great chorus. This song has one of the best intro to a song I have ever heard – Nothing like any of meats other intros – its weird but awesome if that makes sense. Song really picks up towards the end when peal makes her debut – she’s great! I would love to see her sing this song live beside her Dad. She would do him proud. Heard a full version. – Hope its longer on the album out 31st March – though unlikely.

06. Testify – This is another song not very Meat Loaf like – but he sounds awesome and it suits him – it has the catchiest chorus for a song that I’ve heard in a long time. It makes you want to dance – also has a very good non Meat Loaf like intro too. If he sings this live on the CHSIB world tour the arena will be buzzing. One of my favs heard a full version.

07. Tear Me Down – Turn this song up as loud as you can! It is absolutely awesome – really good rock n Roll. Has a great spoken part – Perhaps the most ‘Rock – like’ song on the album. It really is that good – perhaps a little too short though – another verse or two wouldn’t have done any harm. Heard a full version.

08. You’re Right, I Was Wrong – lovely sung song, nice and soft – good lyrics. I heard ‘a supposed full version’ – I really like this song – don’t know what he final album version will sound like but it couldn’t be any better than what I heard – does Meats voice proud.

09. Because of You – Kazaa loop – sounds pretty good from the one looping verse I heard – too hard to say – great guitars and the new Meat Loaf official site has a bit playing in the background and it seems pretty good.

10. Do it! – Got full version – all 2 odd minutes of it – This is such a great rocking song – should have been far longer – had so much potential – takes a good 5 (at least) listens to it. First impressions are “Meat what Are you doing, don’t?” Then it turns to “You can do that music just as good as anyone out there who’s been doing it all there life” such a strong song on the album!

11. Forever Young – Heard a continuous loop of it on Kazaa. Having heard the Bob Dylan version I know the song itself is amazing. After hearing what it sounds like from a 4-minute sample with Meats Voice it could be the track of the album – its that good! A great way to end the album, great lyrics and Meat does the album proud.

I can’t wait until March 31st – got my copy ordered from Amazon – last time I checked it was number 45 in their album charts – and that’s just on preorders. Its over all rank was 52. I do however think there isn’t enough Patti Russo – she’s only in one song , and Pearl is outstanding in another.
I really do believe this album is THAT good…And using the terminology you are speaking in at the moment – “It Aint Ass-Licking!” THANKS MEAT!

Bart · 18 Mar 2003, 13:41

Wow! Thank you for this review!!! It sounds like a great album to me! I was a little bit worried, but now i am happy again!

Raptor · 18 Mar 2003, 16:41

Now I'm even more excited about the album lol. I CANT WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

White of High · 18 Mar 2003, 20:02

meatloafisgod!
What could I say?
We aren't same!!!

Anonymous · 18 Mar 2003, 20:25

I am very sorry you feel this way, White.
All I can say is, listen to it again, please! Because you are obviously not hearing/feeling what I am.
I can't make you love it, I know. But please, give it time!
This album is SO good!
I do hope you can feel the same, but if you can't you can't..

Take care,

Mariella

mariella · 18 Mar 2003, 20:29

Sorry, I didn't know I had already 'left the building'

Mariella

ChrisBelfast · 18 Mar 2003, 21:51

what exactly did u hear of the new album White of High - did u hear the promo album or did u hear clips of kazaa? Im just interested exactly what you heard?

Bart · 19 Mar 2003, 12:15

I have heard and read that DIST is written bij Michael with the help of MEat. In fact it is about his dvorce with Leslie. Same thing with another song ont he album. It will be the first songs that are biograhpical!!!!!!

This record is gonna blown the dirt of your shoes!!!!!

Garrett · 20 Mar 2003, 16:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by White of High

meatloafisgod!
What could I say?
We aren't same!!!

Shame on you!

mariella · 20 Mar 2003, 21:32

Did anyone hear the little piece you can listen to at the german-site of Why isn't that enough? What do you think of it? PLEASE!
Now I don't know what you hear there, another media-player I can't get to work. But I've been listening to this song for 5 hours!!
It is SO...sorry, don't think the right word exists.

Mariella

Vickip · 20 Mar 2003, 21:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by meatloafisgod

I really do believe this album is THAT good…And using the terminology you are speaking in at the moment – “It Aint [...]-Licking!” THANKS MEAT!

Thanks for the review

I'm sure it's going to be fantastic and I can't wait to hear it !
Vicki

Vickip · 20 Mar 2003, 21:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by mariella

Did anyone hear the little piece you can listen to at the german-site of Why isn't that enough? What do you think of it? PLEASE!
Now I don't know what you hear there, another media-player I can't get to work. But I've been listening to this song for 5 hours!!
It is SO...sorry, don't think the right word exists.

Mariella

Amazing ... beautiful ... incredible ... it almost brought tears to my eyes

I loved the clip .. now I really can't wait to hear the whole thing !!
His voice is so incredible right now ...

Vicki

mariella · 20 Mar 2003, 21:55

Yes, it is SO beautiful, it touches your very soul.
You know I feel like I've won the lottery here, and at the same time I feel almost a sense of guilt because I have the privelige of listening to these songs on this promo. I hope it will be the 31th soon, so everyone will know just HOW good the album is. Please, it is different, yes, and I really had to listen to some of the songs before I 'got' it.
But once you 'get' it, believe me..

Take care,

Mariella

Vickip · 20 Mar 2003, 22:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by mariella

Yes, it is SO beautiful, it touches your very soul.
You know I feel like I've won the lottery here, and at the same time I feel almost a sense of guilt because I have the privelige of listening to these songs on this promo. I hope it will be the 31th soon, so everyone will be know just HOW good the album is. Please, it is different, yes, and I really had to listen to some of the songs before I 'got' it.
But once you 'get' it, believe me..

Take care,

Mariella

Hi Mariella !

The song literally took my breath away ... and listening to the small clip just makes me want to hear more of it

) Please don't feel guilty ! I'm so happy for you and the fact that you've gotten to hear the entire promo

) Just like I was happy for R. and everyone else who got to hear him sing CHSIB live for the first time in Germany ... and now I can't wait to see Meat in concert again !

I remember how good I felt the first time I heard DIST ... yes, it's different, but I "got it" right away and now I can't stop listening to the CD single. I know it'll be the same when I hear the entire versions of CHSIB and the rest of the songs

)

I think Meat said it won't be released where I am in the US until this summer (August?) so I already have it on pre-order from Amazon.com.uk and I'm counting down the days until the 31st !!!

Vicki

mariella · 20 Mar 2003, 22:34

Hi Vicki,

Thank you!

I am so happy to know these songs are very special to you aswell!
It will be the 31th soon, and you will be SO happy, prepare yourself!!

Take care and be safe,

Mariella

Vickip · 20 Mar 2003, 22:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by mariella

Hi Vicki,

Thank you!

I am so happy to know these songs are very special to you aswell!
It will be the 31th soon, and you will be SO happy, prepare yourself!!

Take care and be safe,

Mariella

Hi Mariella,

You're welcome

Yes ... and I know it's going to be an incredible CD !!
The waiting is the hardest part ... but I know it's something to look forward too

Thanks!! Take care and be safe too,
Vicki

mariella · 23 Mar 2003, 10:21

Goodmorning everyone, I have been to Germany this morning.
On the fantastic new site we can listen to a small piece of Testify.
Please, to 'feel' this song, you really need to hear all of it.
I've read it is a 'summer/dance' song, okay, but I feel it so much more!
I think it is nothing less then brilliant.
You can make up your own minds about listening or not, in this case I would wait!!
But who am I

Have a great day

Mariella

Vickip · 23 Mar 2003, 20:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by mariella

Goodmorning everyone, I have been to Germany this morning.
On the fantastic new site we can listen to a small piece of Testify.
Please, to 'feel' this song, you really need to hear all of it.
I've read it is a 'summer/dance' song, okay, but I feel it so much more!
I think it is nothing less then brilliant.
You can make up your own minds about listening or not, in this case I would wait!!
But who am I

Have a great day

Mariella

Hi Mariella :)

I've listened to the clip of Testify ... and it really peaked my curiousity :) I'm sure it'll be great and now I can't wait to hear the whole thing !!

Have a great day too :)
Vicki

17 Mar 2003, 23:53	#1
ChrisBelfast Mega Loafer Join Date: 18.02.2003 Location: Posts: 1,061	CHSIB FIRST ALBUM REVIEW - POSSIBLE SPOILERS I was very lucky to hear final and demo copies/some short samples of Meats new album. I warn you now that I understand some of you want to wait until March 31st to see the ‘surprises’, so if so do not read on. I guess this could be a ‘Spoiler’ for the album - so please do not read on if you are against me posting this review. 01. CHSIB The Single – I heard the radio version – only 4 of the 7 minutes of this song. I believe it is a great counter point duet – better than I’d Lie for You – and I really liked that song. Patti is great – this song really gives her the chance to show what she can do – and she’s awesome. The lyrics also are brilliant and the pace of the song. James Michael is VERY talented! 02. Did I Say That – I really believe the radio edit doesn’t do this song justice – its as if you are reading a story and miss out 5 pages – the full version has a great instrumental and I nice ending. Another amazing James Michael song – although there are better tracks on the album – excellent lyrics – great guitars too. 03. Why Isn’t That Enough – Passion in this song – similar to You’re right I was wrong – I would have left one of those songs of because they are similar and had Decadent Wish in there instead – but anyway still a good song – got whole version. 04. Love You Out Loud – Again another excellent James Michael song which I heard all of – after 5 listens or so it really grew on me – nice ‘computerized voice’ intro. I think it’s like an echo like effect. A very Strong chorus. 05. Man of Steel – Another James Michael song – lives up to the standard of the rest – one of my favorites on the album – great chorus. This song has one of the best intro to a song I have ever heard – Nothing like any of meats other intros – its weird but awesome if that makes sense. Song really picks up towards the end when peal makes her debut – she’s great! I would love to see her sing this song live beside her Dad. She would do him proud. Heard a full version. – Hope its longer on the album out 31st March – though unlikely. 06. Testify – This is another song not very Meat Loaf like – but he sounds awesome and it suits him – it has the catchiest chorus for a song that I’ve heard in a long time. It makes you want to dance – also has a very good non Meat Loaf like intro too. If he sings this live on the CHSIB world tour the arena will be buzzing. One of my favs heard a full version. 07. Tear Me Down – Turn this song up as loud as you can! It is absolutely awesome – really good rock n Roll. Has a great spoken part – Perhaps the most ‘Rock – like’ song on the album. It really is that good – perhaps a little too short though – another verse or two wouldn’t have done any harm. Heard a full version. 08. You’re Right, I Was Wrong – lovely sung song, nice and soft – good lyrics. I heard ‘a supposed full version’ – I really like this song – don’t know what he final album version will sound like but it couldn’t be any better than what I heard – does Meats voice proud. 09. Because of You – Kazaa loop – sounds pretty good from the one looping verse I heard – too hard to say – great guitars and the new Meat Loaf official site has a bit playing in the background and it seems pretty good. 10. Do it! – Got full version – all 2 odd minutes of it – This is such a great rocking song – should have been far longer – had so much potential – takes a good 5 (at least) listens to it. First impressions are “Meat what Are you doing, don’t?” Then it turns to “You can do that music just as good as anyone out there who’s been doing it all there life” such a strong song on the album! 11. Forever Young – Heard a continuous loop of it on Kazaa. Having heard the Bob Dylan version I know the song itself is amazing. After hearing what it sounds like from a 4-minute sample with Meats Voice it could be the track of the album – its that good! A great way to end the album, great lyrics and Meat does the album proud. I can’t wait until March 31st – got my copy ordered from Amazon – last time I checked it was number 45 in their album charts – and that’s just on preorders. Its over all rank was 52. I do however think there isn’t enough Patti Russo – she’s only in one song , and Pearl is outstanding in another. I really do believe this album is THAT good…And using the terminology you are speaking in at the moment – “It Aint Ass-Licking!” THANKS MEAT!

18 Mar 2003, 13:41	#2
Bart Bald Mega Loafer Join Date: 06.03.2003 Location: Holland, but I prefer Greece Posts: 2,243	Wow! Thank you for this review!!! It sounds like a great album to me! I was a little bit worried, but now i am happy again!

18 Mar 2003, 16:41	#3
Raptor Junior Loafer Join Date: 20.10.2002 Location: Cymru Posts: 42	Now I'm even more excited about the album lol. I CANT WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

18 Mar 2003, 20:02	#4
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	meatloafisgod! What could I say? We aren't same!!!

18 Mar 2003, 20:25	#5
Anonymous Guest Post Container Join Date: 02.04.2002 Posts: 496	I am very sorry you feel this way, White. All I can say is, listen to it again, please! Because you are obviously not hearing/feeling what I am. I can't make you love it, I know. But please, give it time! This album is SO good! I do hope you can feel the same, but if you can't you can't.. Take care, Mariella

18 Mar 2003, 20:29	#6
mariella Mega Loafer Join Date: 04.02.2003 Location: Holland Posts: 4,063	Sorry, I didn't know I had already 'left the building' Mariella

18 Mar 2003, 21:51	#7
ChrisBelfast Mega Loafer Join Date: 18.02.2003 Location: Posts: 1,061	what exactly did u hear of the new album White of High - did u hear the promo album or did u hear clips of kazaa? Im just interested exactly what you heard?

19 Mar 2003, 12:15	#8
Bart Bald Mega Loafer Join Date: 06.03.2003 Location: Holland, but I prefer Greece Posts: 2,243	I have heard and read that DIST is written bij Michael with the help of MEat. In fact it is about his dvorce with Leslie. Same thing with another song ont he album. It will be the first songs that are biograhpical!!!!!! This record is gonna blown the dirt of your shoes!!!!!

20 Mar 2003, 21:32	#10
mariella Mega Loafer Join Date: 04.02.2003 Location: Holland Posts: 4,063	Did anyone hear the little piece you can listen to at the german-site of Why isn't that enough? What do you think of it? PLEASE! Now I don't know what you hear there, another media-player I can't get to work. But I've been listening to this song for 5 hours!! It is SO...sorry, don't think the right word exists. Mariella

20 Mar 2003, 21:55	#13
mariella Mega Loafer Join Date: 04.02.2003 Location: Holland Posts: 4,063	Yes, it is SO beautiful, it touches your very soul. You know I feel like I've won the lottery here, and at the same time I feel almost a sense of guilt because I have the privelige of listening to these songs on this promo. I hope it will be the 31th soon, so everyone will know just HOW good the album is. Please, it is different, yes, and I really had to listen to some of the songs before I 'got' it. But once you 'get' it, believe me.. Take care, Mariella

20 Mar 2003, 22:34	#15
mariella Mega Loafer Join Date: 04.02.2003 Location: Holland Posts: 4,063	Hi Vicki, Thank you! I am so happy to know these songs are very special to you aswell! It will be the 31th soon, and you will be SO happy, prepare yourself!! Take care and be safe, Mariella

23 Mar 2003, 10:21	#17
mariella Mega Loafer Join Date: 04.02.2003 Location: Holland Posts: 4,063	Goodmorning everyone, I have been to Germany this morning. On the fantastic new site we can listen to a small piece of Testify. Please, to 'feel' this song, you really need to hear all of it. I've read it is a 'summer/dance' song, okay, but I feel it so much more! I think it is nothing less then brilliant. You can make up your own minds about listening or not, in this case I would wait!! But who am I Have a great day Mariella