What is your favourite Bat Album and why? - Page 2

**The Flying Mouse** · 14 Dec 2011, 21:19

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Originally Posted by robgomm

There should be a poll on here.

That can be arranged

PanicLord · 14 Dec 2011, 22:41

Bat 1 for me as every track is absolutely perfect. Then 2, it is very close but has a couple of skippers for me, then 3.

lyn · 15 Dec 2011, 00:08

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Originally Posted by CarylB

Or perhaps the whole point for those who were disappointed? For those who feel Meat is the essence of a Bat album because it's been he who has continued to keep them flying round the world .. it didn't miss the mark at all.

True

But if that first love is the one you were meant to be with, each passing year gets better

So to use your analogy, Bat 1, (the year we met) was wonderful but every year has been special. We grew even closer with CHSIB, but the best time is the one we're enjoying now and the future beckons. As Browning wrote, grow old with me, the best is yet to be

Caryl

Hmmmmm, Caryl I CHSIB myself

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Originally Posted by Monstro

Easy question, it's Bat 1, couldn't be anything else could it.......surely not

Or could it, favorite it says, well if it's my fav then obviously it's the one I play the most - heads to his Ipod - oh, Houston we have a problem. I say it's my fav and it's not even on my Ipod??? Problem is I can listen to the live versions all day, just not the album.

So, on play count only my fav Bat album (and it's by quite a margin) is.........Bat 3

Hey I'm glad I'm not the only one who could listen to the live version of BOOH over and over. I have many moments like that. I simply get a kick out of listening to the live version. Everything about it is awsome

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Originally Posted by The Flying Mouse

That can be arranged

We didn't really need a poll on this at all, due to it being a generalized question of personal opinions.

But hey, if it floats your boat then so be it I suppose

wolfy35 · 15 Dec 2011, 01:36

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Originally Posted by lyn

It isn't Steinman influenced

That would be because Desmond Child butchered the Steinman tracks on there something I can never forgive him for.

For me it has to be 1, not because I think its the best produced album or even has the best song package overall but for one reason no other album or song by Meat or any other artist has ever managed before or since.

To this day I still get a shiver down my back when I hear the first few notes of Bat, Considering I got my first copy of Bat1 at 7 years old I have heard it probably countless thousands of times for one album track to still have that effect after so long speaks volumes.

Paul Richardson · 16 Dec 2011, 00:23

It has to be Bat1, just because of its originality, and that all of the songs are classics. Bat2 and Bat3 are mostly recycled, and you could argue are full of cover versions...

duke knooby · 16 Dec 2011, 00:29

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Originally Posted by Paul Richardson

Bat2 and Bat3 are mostly recycled, and you could argue are full of cover versions...

you could say the same about bat 1, only they hadn't been released before

Vickip · 16 Dec 2011, 01:04

Never like using the word "best" ... but that's just me

It's a tough choice. I really love Bat 3, but my favorite is Bat 1 because the songs will always be classics, and I love listening to Meat sing them live now

Paul Richardson · 16 Dec 2011, 20:44

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Originally Posted by duke knooby

you could say the same about bat 1, only they hadn't been released before

... but they hadn't been released before ... therefore they're not covers and not recycled ...

duke knooby · 16 Dec 2011, 21:37

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Originally Posted by Paul Richardson

... but they hadn't been released before ... therefore they're not covers and not recycled ...

I agree, not previously released... but we all know mr steinman is a great song recycler, and will reuse songs (or parts of) until it finds the right home. It is also said most songs he writes are for/from his neverland concept. I could be very wrong, but i think took the words, 2 outta 3 and paradise were the only new songs...

duke knooby · 16 Dec 2011, 22:11

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Originally Posted by AndyK

... having spent the previous decade living with Bad For Good, I was somewhat disappointed with Bat 2 and the number of recycled songs that it contained when it came out.

to quote mr steinman in an interview for bad for good...

"So 'Bad For Good' is definitely written, conceived and produced as 'Bat Out Of Hell Pt. 2', just that I'm singing it.

Ollie241189 · 16 Dec 2011, 23:23

Has to be Bat1 because its the start of an amazing partnership on record! Plus there's For Cryin' Out Loud on it and that's joint 1st with Objects for my favourite Meat song!!!!

Jeanie · 17 Dec 2011, 03:02

Has to be BAT 1 for me. :)
It holds a LOT of very fond memories for me.

J. xo

Battybarb · 17 Dec 2011, 19:08

a very close call between Bat 1 and 2 i love them both but having to pick gotta go for Bat 2

glamourgirl · 19 Dec 2011, 15:57

I love all three for different reasons. I would pick Bat 1 as my favorite.

SueL · 20 Dec 2011, 15:37

All three are in my daily rotation.

I adore BOOH because of its personality, but also because it introduced me to Meat all those years ago. Oh, where did they go?!

Yes, I enjoy Bat II a lot, but Bat III takes the cake.

chairboys · 06 Jan 2012, 19:57

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Originally Posted by AndyK

Much as I love Bat 2 and the brilliantly over the top production on it... having spent the previous decade living with Bad For Good, I was somewhat disappointed with Bat 2 and the number of recycled songs that it contained when it came out.

Bat 3, contains some great musical moments but it doesn't quite measure up to its elder brothers.

So, It's the Original for me.

Ditto.
If Meat had recorded Bad For Good it would be my number one.

Cherry.Loaf · 07 Jan 2012, 10:45

I'm gonna say Bat 1 as I was born and raised on it. Bat III comes second which puts Bat II in third; I've probably heard that album the least so that could easily change

nikox1 · 07 Jan 2012, 12:50

[QUOTE=wolfy35;561161]That would be because Desmond Child butchered the Steinman tracks on there something I can never forgive him for.

in fairness, was land of the pigs even a proper song before? i think it turned out fairly good. bad for good was ok too imo, seize the night? suppose each to their own.

Evil One · 07 Jan 2012, 13:18

Land Of The Pigs was a proper song, but for a theatrical show. I think it needed some lyrics redoing (not by Desmond) for Bat 3. It's all 'them and us' instead of 'you and I' which doesn't really sit well with the rest of the album.

Bad For Good is 'ok' but 'ok' isn't good enough. It lacks the oomph that Jim's version has.

nikox1 · 07 Jan 2012, 13:44

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Originally Posted by Evil One

Land Of The Pigs was a proper song, but for a theatrical show. I think it needed some lyrics redoing (not by Desmond) for Bat 3. It's all 'them and us' instead of 'you and I' which doesn't really sit well with the rest of the album.

Bad For Good is 'ok' but 'ok' isn't good enough. It lacks the oomph that Jim's version has.

well Jims version lacked Meats vocals? so if we put the oomph and the vocals together? oh just work together again will yous.

Evil One · 07 Jan 2012, 14:31

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Originally Posted by nikox1

well Jims version lacked Meats vocals?

Yes, I believe I've said before that Jim's singing is the pits. He's the best songwriter the world has ever seen, but singing is not for him.

Paul Richardson · 08 Jan 2012, 16:57

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Originally Posted by nikox1

oh just work together again will yous.

... for everyone's sake ...

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Bat 2	19	46.34%
Bat 3	6	14.63%
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14 Dec 2011, 22:41	#27
PanicLord Mega Loafer Join Date: 18.06.2003 Location: At The End Of The Line Posts: 2,654	Bat 1 for me as every track is absolutely perfect. Then 2, it is very close but has a couple of skippers for me, then 3.

16 Dec 2011, 00:23	#30
Paul Richardson Super Loafer Join Date: 16.05.2010 Posts: 535	It has to be Bat1, just because of its originality, and that all of the songs are classics. Bat2 and Bat3 are mostly recycled, and you could argue are full of cover versions...

16 Dec 2011, 01:04	#32
Vickip Mega Loafer Join Date: 07.02.2003 Location: Posts: 8,101	Never like using the word "best" ... but that's just me It's a tough choice. I really love Bat 3, but my favorite is Bat 1 because the songs will always be classics, and I love listening to Meat sing them live now

16 Dec 2011, 23:23	#36
Ollie241189 Guest Join Date: 27.10.2011 Posts: 408	Has to be Bat1 because its the start of an amazing partnership on record! Plus there's For Cryin' Out Loud on it and that's joint 1st with Objects for my favourite Meat song!!!!

17 Dec 2011, 03:02	#37
Jeanie Super Loafer Join Date: 09.07.2003 Location: Canada Posts: 996	Has to be BAT 1 for me. :) It holds a LOT of very fond memories for me. J. xo

17 Dec 2011, 19:08	#38
Battybarb Nutty Tart From Hell Join Date: 25.05.2007 Location: liverpool Posts: 8,390	a very close call between Bat 1 and 2 i love them both but having to pick gotta go for Bat 2

19 Dec 2011, 15:57	#39
glamourgirl Super Loafer Join Date: 15.09.2009 Posts: 642	I love all three for different reasons. I would pick Bat 1 as my favorite.

20 Dec 2011, 15:37	#40
SueL Super Loafer Join Date: 11.04.2011 Location: Northeastern PA, USA Posts: 224	All three are in my daily rotation. I adore BOOH because of its personality, but also because it introduced me to Meat all those years ago. Oh, where did they go?! Yes, I enjoy Bat II a lot, but Bat III takes the cake.

07 Jan 2012, 10:45	#42
Cherry.Loaf Los Angeloser Join Date: 02.04.2010 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,072	I'm gonna say Bat 1 as I was born and raised on it. Bat III comes second which puts Bat II in third; I've probably heard that album the least so that could easily change

07 Jan 2012, 12:50	#43
nikox1 Mega Loafer Join Date: 05.07.2007 Location: Front line of the battle Posts: 2,657	[QUOTE=wolfy35;561161]That would be because Desmond Child butchered the Steinman tracks on there something I can never forgive him for. in fairness, was land of the pigs even a proper song before? i think it turned out fairly good. bad for good was ok too imo, seize the night? suppose each to their own.

07 Jan 2012, 13:18	#44
Evil One Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.01.2007 Posts: 5,194	Land Of The Pigs was a proper song, but for a theatrical show. I think it needed some lyrics redoing (not by Desmond) for Bat 3. It's all 'them and us' instead of 'you and I' which doesn't really sit well with the rest of the album. Bad For Good is 'ok' but 'ok' isn't good enough. It lacks the oomph that Jim's version has.