Bat I, Bat II, Bat III,?????? - Page 2

judith · 08 Nov 2006, 16:32

It is very difficult to choose between the albums as all have different meanings. I find it hard to choose as each Bat album represents parts of my life, teens , twenties and now adulthood!!!!!!!!!!.

Blainey · 08 Nov 2006, 16:53

Eeven though the original Bat IS untouchable, and the reason why we are posting on here, I like Bat 2 best and Bat 3 second. Bat 3 is new yet dramatic/operatic etc and Bat 2 still sounds new and the songs seem more intense to me at the same time.

Kev · 08 Nov 2006, 16:53

Bat one without a doubt.

The general consensus of Bat III is that it's the runt of the litter and that Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad...

amethyst · 08 Nov 2006, 17:11

As others have said before, I cant choose which one I like over the others as they all have different meanings for me. I love them all ~ grins.

ames xx

djfierce · 08 Nov 2006, 17:12

Bat II for me only because almost every song on there seems to represent me more than the others,i love the other two but as a whole album it has to be the 2nd one.
I think Bat III is a little too new to be figuring into this debate just yet.

**RadioMaster** · 08 Nov 2006, 17:51

interesting...

we´ve got basically two groups here

A: It´d be blasphemic to put an album above Bat I, it´s the holy grail
B: Bat II, cause I am so emotionally connected with the songs

very interesting, maybe a question of age, I dunno

Mick Loaf · 08 Nov 2006, 17:55

Bat I, The first album I ever bought.

meatloaf-unofficial · 08 Nov 2006, 17:59

I like them all

Hard to choose but can I ask - willthere ever be a new album as Meat did talk about a album of demos !! Is this true ??

Vickip · 08 Nov 2006, 18:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by meatloaf-unofficial

I like them all

Hard to choose but can I ask - willthere ever be a new album as Meat did talk about a album of demos !! Is this true ??

I remember Meat mentioning in an interview that they'll be doing a box set, co-produced by Jim Steinman and Desmond Child, with some new songs and rare demos

It sounds great !

I'm very patient and willing to wait because I'm totally engrossed in Bat III right now

Vicki

**The Flying Mouse** · 08 Nov 2006, 18:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by icwuke

Bat one without a doubt.

The general consensus of Bat III is that it's the runt of the litter and that Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad...

I don't that's a general consensus at all

Lord Kagan · 08 Nov 2006, 18:22

Id have to pick batII, Has Lemon, Everything louder, Frying pan etc, All great songs

Kev · 08 Nov 2006, 18:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE FLYING MOUSE

I don't that's a general consensus at all

You might want to read a few reviews and ask about a bit :)

robgomm · 08 Nov 2006, 18:39

Really tough question, but i'd have to say Bat II followed closely by Bat III. Bat I paved the way and will always be a legend, but I always felt it wasn't quite complete, it was only 7 songs after all. Bat II had lots of great songs on it and many of the fan favourites come from there. I would say though that if Bat III had stopped at song 12, or maybe even 13 and left off Cry to heaven, I think there could be an argument made that it's his best album ever. As it is I think it's extremely close to Bat II, we're talking photo finish.

geordieloaf · 09 Nov 2006, 00:50

I was going to say bat 1 straight away but after reading through what other's have said i think they all appeal on so many different levels it's so hard to say that's my fav. Plus as i haven't listend to anything but bat 3 for age's it's hard enough to think clearly about anything at the moment.
Christ i think what the flying mouse said is right can't we just class all three as one album?

Caelan · 09 Nov 2006, 09:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by geordieloaf

Christ i think what the flying mouse said is right can't we just class all three as one album?

yes please..
they are more to be one instead of 3 seperate albums to me..
they belong together imo

Meataholic · 09 Nov 2006, 14:31

I agree that all 3 Bats belong together.

I love them all & each has a very different, but extremely special, place in my heart.

But if I had to choose just one album, that I couldn’t live without, it would have to be Bat111. Personally, I find that Bat111 is more of a rock album & at the same time it is more emotional - And this is the kind of music I truly, truly love.

Also IMO Meat’s voice has matured to perfection!!

Of course, who knows how I’ll feel in another 30 years time

Heather

jossnjuice · 10 Nov 2006, 12:13

for me without a doubt its bat 2. dramatic irony runs thru the whole album and the subtlety of the ballads mixed in makes it a masterpiece!

clpmss · 10 Nov 2006, 13:49

Bat III, but I feel in my heart that there is one more Bat that will come out to complete the series. Think about word that are spoken in Paradise.
First base - Bat I
Second base - Bat II
Third base - Bat III
Squeeze play - Bat IV

Just my opinion.

08 Nov 2006, 18:39	#38
robgomm Mega Loafer Join Date: 22.10.2006 Location: Hemel Hempstead, UK Posts: 1,671	2, 3, 1 Really tough question, but i'd have to say Bat II followed closely by Bat III. Bat I paved the way and will always be a legend, but I always felt it wasn't quite complete, it was only 7 songs after all. Bat II had lots of great songs on it and many of the fan favourites come from there. I would say though that if Bat III had stopped at song 12, or maybe even 13 and left off Cry to heaven, I think there could be an argument made that it's his best album ever. As it is I think it's extremely close to Bat II, we're talking photo finish.

08 Nov 2006, 16:32	#26
judith Rookie Join Date: 21.03.2004 Location: Sandbach Cheshire Posts: 21	It is very difficult to choose between the albums as all have different meanings. I find it hard to choose as each Bat album represents parts of my life, teens , twenties and now adulthood!!!!!!!!!!.

08 Nov 2006, 16:53	#27
Blainey Junior Loafer Join Date: 15.05.2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 44	Eeven though the original Bat IS untouchable, and the reason why we are posting on here, I like Bat 2 best and Bat 3 second. Bat 3 is new yet dramatic/operatic etc and Bat 2 still sounds new and the songs seem more intense to me at the same time.

08 Nov 2006, 16:53	#28
Kev Just Kev Join Date: 01.06.2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,857	Bat one without a doubt. The general consensus of Bat III is that it's the runt of the litter and that Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad...

08 Nov 2006, 17:11	#29
amethyst I know that i'll be bad for good. Join Date: 15.11.2003 Location: South UK Posts: 893	As others have said before, I cant choose which one I like over the others as they all have different meanings for me. I love them all ~ grins. ames xx

08 Nov 2006, 17:12	#30
djfierce Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.06.2005 Location: Posts: 3,596	Bat II for me only because almost every song on there seems to represent me more than the others,i love the other two but as a whole album it has to be the 2nd one. I think Bat III is a little too new to be figuring into this debate just yet.

08 Nov 2006, 17:51	#31
RadioMaster The German Join Date: 11.03.2006 Location: some kind of hunting lodge for rich weirdos... Posts: 15,778	interesting... we´ve got basically two groups here A: It´d be blasphemic to put an album above Bat I, it´s the holy grail B: Bat II, cause I am so emotionally connected with the songs very interesting, maybe a question of age, I dunno

08 Nov 2006, 17:55	#32
Mick Loaf Thread Killer Join Date: 10.11.2005 Location: Livingston Posts: 1,140	Bat I, The first album I ever bought.

08 Nov 2006, 17:59	#33
meatloaf-unofficial Mega Loafer Join Date: 06.02.2006 Location: Touring the Country Posts: 2,558	I like them all Hard to choose but can I ask - willthere ever be a new album as Meat did talk about a album of demos !! Is this true ??

08 Nov 2006, 18:22	#36
Lord Kagan On the other hand, You have different fingers Join Date: 17.05.2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 8,833	Id have to pick batII, Has Lemon, Everything louder, Frying pan etc, All great songs

09 Nov 2006, 00:50	#39
geordieloaf Can't You See My Faded Geordie Jeans Bursting Apart Join Date: 25.10.2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 1,360	I was going to say bat 1 straight away but after reading through what other's have said i think they all appeal on so many different levels it's so hard to say that's my fav. Plus as i haven't listend to anything but bat 3 for age's it's hard enough to think clearly about anything at the moment. Christ i think what the flying mouse said is right can't we just class all three as one album?

09 Nov 2006, 14:31	#41
Meataholic Super Loafer Join Date: 01.03.2004 Location: Where angels sing Posts: 326	I agree that all 3 Bats belong together. I love them all & each has a very different, but extremely special, place in my heart. But if I had to choose just one album, that I couldn’t live without, it would have to be Bat111. Personally, I find that Bat111 is more of a rock album & at the same time it is more emotional - And this is the kind of music I truly, truly love. Also IMO Meat’s voice has matured to perfection!! Of course, who knows how I’ll feel in another 30 years time Heather

10 Nov 2006, 12:13	#42
jossnjuice Rookie Join Date: 22.08.2006 Posts: 11	for me without a doubt its bat 2. dramatic irony runs thru the whole album and the subtlety of the ballads mixed in makes it a masterpiece!

10 Nov 2006, 13:49	#43
clpmss Anything for Sir Meat Loaf Join Date: 24.09.2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 644	Bat III, but I feel in my heart that there is one more Bat that will come out to complete the series. Think about word that are spoken in Paradise. First base - Bat I Second base - Bat II Third base - Bat III Squeeze play - Bat IV Just my opinion.