125. Speaking In Tongues

White of High · 09 Nov 2016, 23:32

This is the START OUT OF HELL & ARRIVE TO HEAVEN topic.
Let's Go to Rock 'n' Roll!!!!!!!

Speaking In Tongues (8)

Definitely the best song on the album. I liked it from the first listening and I still like it. In my opinion it has no place in the '19 years old' storyline what Meat talked about, but as a song it is pretty good.

The vocal would be much better (the 'I can't barely breathe' line should record again), but it's still the best performance on the album.

The lyrics is great. Stacy Michelle is not really necessary as a duet partner but she could sing the higher notes, so ok. It's not the level of For Crying Out Loud or Objects, but close to Heaven Can Wait and Lost Boys And Golden Girls.

If I had to choose a song from this album to a new Very Best Of, this one would be my choice.

My score: 8

ashkent7 · 10 Nov 2016, 22:42

A good song (and not surprised it is in the Bat Musical), made better by the addition of the bridge.

Some say it doesn't go anywhere, but for me it is like Two Out of Three. It keeps the same pace and structure has a peak at the bridge and is kind of a breather in the album running.

A solid 9 for me.

MarkS · 11 Nov 2016, 00:49

Great song, but meat is a bit subdued in this and it only features Stacey going high. That's my only complaint with the song. 9/10

Meat Loaf_fan · 12 Nov 2016, 10:29

Speaking In Tongues - it has great music and lyrics. It has Meat and superb Stacy Michelle (and I think it's good that we have great duet

). In other words: this romantic ballad will have high score from me.

Score: 9,5/10

PS. This song has a very good official video (with lyrics).
PS 2. It reminds me (and my mom) "Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad" which is superb, because we like that ballad.

Evil One · 12 Nov 2016, 16:12

Easily the best thing Meat's done since Bat 2. It's not quite on a par with Bat, FCOL or Objects though, so I'll give it a 9.

duke knooby · 13 Nov 2016, 01:40

i think it's my favourite from the album, the production fits nicely

i can't decide where it ranks in the grand scheme of things, somewhere between a 7 and a 9 currently

CarylB · 13 Nov 2016, 02:22

A gloriously sensual duet, both the music and the lyrics. The vocals work beautifully together, and I too love the music video. I can listen to this again and again, the music and lyrics lodged in my brain as I'm going about my day.

10/10

nightinr · 13 Nov 2016, 16:06

To describe this song in one word - "bland". I don't dislike it, I don't like it.

5/10

Frying Bat · 23 Nov 2021, 21:57

(for the moment) The average score = 8.5

09 Nov 2016, 23:32	#1
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	125. Speaking In Tongues This is the START OUT OF HELL & ARRIVE TO HEAVEN topic. Let's Go to Rock 'n' Roll!!!!!!! Speaking In Tongues (8) Definitely the best song on the album. I liked it from the first listening and I still like it. In my opinion it has no place in the '19 years old' storyline what Meat talked about, but as a song it is pretty good. The vocal would be much better (the 'I can't barely breathe' line should record again), but it's still the best performance on the album. The lyrics is great. Stacy Michelle is not really necessary as a duet partner but she could sing the higher notes, so ok. It's not the level of For Crying Out Loud or Objects, but close to Heaven Can Wait and Lost Boys And Golden Girls. If I had to choose a song from this album to a new Very Best Of, this one would be my choice. My score: 8 Last edited by White of High; 10 Nov 2016 at 02:12.

10 Nov 2016, 22:42	#2
ashkent7 Super Loafer Join Date: 02.12.2010 Location: Durham,UK Posts: 338	A good song (and not surprised it is in the Bat Musical), made better by the addition of the bridge. Some say it doesn't go anywhere, but for me it is like Two Out of Three. It keeps the same pace and structure has a peak at the bridge and is kind of a breather in the album running. A solid 9 for me.

11 Nov 2016, 00:49	#3
MarkS Super Loafer Join Date: 20.03.2012 Posts: 312	Great song, but meat is a bit subdued in this and it only features Stacey going high. That's my only complaint with the song. 9/10

12 Nov 2016, 10:29	#4
Meat Loaf_fan Super Loafer Join Date: 01.03.2008 Location: Gdańsk (Poland) Posts: 311	Speaking In Tongues - it has great music and lyrics. It has Meat and superb Stacy Michelle (and I think it's good that we have great duet ). In other words: this romantic ballad will have high score from me. Score: 9,5/10 PS. This song has a very good official video (with lyrics). PS 2. It reminds me (and my mom) "Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad" which is superb, because we like that ballad.

12 Nov 2016, 16:12	#5
Evil One Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.01.2007 Posts: 5,192	Easily the best thing Meat's done since Bat 2. It's not quite on a par with Bat, FCOL or Objects though, so I'll give it a 9.

13 Nov 2016, 01:40	#6
duke knooby Mega Loafer Join Date: 24.06.2005 Location: belfast Posts: 17,870	i think it's my favourite from the album, the production fits nicely i can't decide where it ranks in the grand scheme of things, somewhere between a 7 and a 9 currently

13 Nov 2016, 02:22	#7
CarylB Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.04.2003 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 5,910	A gloriously sensual duet, both the music and the lyrics. The vocals work beautifully together, and I too love the music video. I can listen to this again and again, the music and lyrics lodged in my brain as I'm going about my day. 10/10

13 Nov 2016, 16:06	#8
nightinr Super Loafer Join Date: 04.09.2011 Posts: 358	To describe this song in one word - "bland". I don't dislike it, I don't like it. 5/10

23 Nov 2021, 21:57	#9
Frying Bat Loafer Join Date: 14.03.2021 Posts: 73	(for the moment) The average score = 8.5