Meat Loaf Christmas Album Announced for Q4 2012

[Wario]

"Hot Holidays"

Will feature Reba, Garth Brooks, and others

More info here:

http://www.billboard.com/news/meat-l...05299992.story

Thanks to Vicki on Facebook :)

[Vickip]

Originally Posted by WarioLoaf

"Hot Holidays"

Will feature Reba, Garth Brooks, and others

More info here:

http://www.billboard.com/news/meat-l...05299992.story

Thanks to Vicki on Facebook :)

You're welcome .. thanks for posting the link here A Christmas CD, and another CD after HIAHB .. it's all so exciting

[suzieq]

I posted this on the HIAHB thread a while ago. Merge perhaps.

[Vickip]

Originally Posted by suzieq

I posted this on the HIAHB thread a while ago. Merge perhaps.

Oops Thanks Suzie

[suzieq]

No worries. I think we posted it at the same time on FB, but between there, here and twitter, we overlapped :) Exciting nonetheless.

[lorenzoduke]

Holy crap...so we're looking at having albums in 3 consecutive years and another on the way. Our man's working overtime. For some reason I've always thought a ML Christmas album would come sooner or later. Looking forward to it!

[Elijah's way]

Awesome news I can't wait

[melon]

*Squeeling with excitement*

[Vickip]

Originally Posted by suzieq

No worries. I think we posted it at the same time on FB, but between there, here and twitter, we overlapped :) Exciting nonetheless.

Yep

[RSG]

2 albums a dvd and chat about a christmas album too. woah man!

[JennaG]

I'm not normally a fan of artists doing Christmas albums since I tend to think of them as being a bit naff but it'll be interesting to see what Meat's will be like.

[LucyK!]

Meat and Garth?! Together?! What a start to my day!!!!

[carole]

Wow this is exciting, quite a few things to be looking forward to.

Carole

[melon]

I told my friend at work, when I said Garth Brooks she looked a little excited lol

[GDW]

Surely Mr Steinman must have a couple of Christmas songs up his sleeve for Mr Loaf to use on his Christmas album. Read Em & Feast, Took The Turkey (Right out of my mouth).

[evil nickname]

I, for one, am not convinced this will end well. Christmas albums have a way of being completely superfluous additions to an artist's discography.

[nikox1]

Originally Posted by evil nickname

I, for one, am not convinced this will end well. Christmas albums have a way of being completely superfluous additions to an artist's discography.

but it will sell shit loads!!!!

[RSG]

Originally Posted by evil nickname

I, for one, am not convinced this will end well. Christmas albums have a way of being completely superfluous additions to an artist's discography.

Honestly too soon to say. If anything its gonna be a lot of like minds contributing something to hot holidays. Shall see how it all comes in one

[evil nickname]

Yes, of course it's too soon to say, but still, to me, Christmas albums are a sign of musical irrelevance.

Usually, artist who release Christmas albums are at a point in their career that, apart from their core fan base, they might as well never produce anything new at all. I mean, sure, Bob Dylan and Sting have released Christmas albums, Carole King is about to, but—apart from their core audience—who really needs any new music by them? They can cruise along on their old stuff, and everybody's happy.

At least, that's how I see it.

Now, where did I leave my flame shield?

[allrevvedup]

I'm fairly certain it was rumoured around the time of VBO that he'd be doing an christmas album...it's one of those things that will either be welcomed with open arms or panned...either way HIAHB is the next thing to look forward to.

[Steve6]

Christmas songs are very hit and miss. If it's brilliant, it will last for decades, because people will always associate it with Christmas. If not, it'll never see the light of day again.

I'm very interested to see if he can pull this off. It will be a new challenge for him there's no doubt about that.

[lorenzoduke]

Originally Posted by nikox1

but it will sell shit loads!!!!

And year after year.

Originally Posted by evil nickname

I, for one, am not convinced this will end well. Christmas albums have a way of being completely superfluous additions to an artist's discography.

It won't be superfluous for the people who enjoy it. I like Christmas music, I like Meat Loaf's voice, and I'm sure I'll enjoy this. Superfluous in what way exactly? Sure, it's not likely to make a grand artistic statement, but I expect it to be enjoyable. I don't see any reason not to try. If you don't like it, disregard it - there's 2 upcoming 'normal' albums and another last year, so it's hardly like he's making this instead of the usual rock music.

By the way, Spector's, Elvis', Sinatra's and Nat King Cole's Christmas music is some of the most beloved and enduring in their entire catalogs.

[nikox1]

very true,, i cant believe it. 3 new albums out within the next 18 to 24 months!!!!!!! ,,

[Sarge]

Originally Posted by evil nickname

Carole King is about to

Carole King??? Damn, I'm devasted. Wish she'd do another Tapestry instead but then again I doubt a gem like that would sell well today. Why do talented artists who were once outstanding and unique have to do that? No new ideas? What has become of rock and roll? Where's the innovation... or revolution? I've never bought a pop/rock singers holiday album and I never will. One or two Christmas songs - fine, but a whole album that's tied to a particular (short) season? I favor Mahalia Jackson on old crackling vinyl over any of these new Christmas pop CDs. As for the guy this site is dedicated to: I'm not planning to buy any of his upcoming albums but if he manages to create something that's cooler than the The Pogues' Fairytale Of New York or Robert Earl Keen's Merry Christmas From The Family, I'll maybe gladly be willing to disagree with evil nickname's statement regarding "musical irrelevance".

[tribrats]

Originally Posted by WarioLoaf

"Hot Holidays"

Will feature Reba, Garth Brooks, and others

More info here:

http://www.billboard.com/news/meat-l...05299992.story

Thanks to Vicki on Facebook :)

Bragged on Facebook and have to brag here.

I've been saying forever that Meat and Reba should do a collaboration. The greatest voice in Rock and the greatest female voice in Country together. Perfect!