30 Sep 2010, 12:11 | #1 |
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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 |
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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
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30 Sep 2010, 12:48 | #3 |
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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 |
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Anyway, for California Isn't Big Enough. 10. Amazing song, with one of the best chorus's. Ever |
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30 Sep 2010, 13:35 | #7 |
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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.
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Anyway I like this song it's one hell of rocker. Will look forward to hearing it live in December. 7 for me. |
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30 Sep 2010, 15:38 | #9 |
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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 |
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30 Sep 2010, 17:56 | #12 | |
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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.) |
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30 Sep 2010, 18:29 | #13 |
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10/10 baby. I LOVE DIS SONG
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30 Sep 2010, 18:30 | #14 |
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I like Meat's vocals but I'm not too keen on the song.
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30 Sep 2010, 18:37 | #15 |
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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.
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30 Sep 2010, 19:15 | #16 |
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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. |
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I like this song, I find it funny especiially ''I'm no Fred but I'll make your bed-rock baby''
9/10 |
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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. Maybe people don't have an open mind for subtle lyrics anymore. |
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30 Sep 2010, 20:10 | #19 |
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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?
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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 |
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30 Sep 2010, 20:15 | #21 |
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30 Sep 2010, 20:16 | #22 |
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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.
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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. |
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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. |
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30 Sep 2010, 20:44 | #25 |
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Andrew, maybe I can coex you into loving the song
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