Heaven Can Wait – The Best Ballads of Meat Loaf Vol. 1
63 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · progressive rock
Powerful ballads intertwine theatrical storytelling with Meat Loaf's signature grandiose vocal delivery.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- theatrical storytelling with intensity cathartic emotional climaxes throughout late-night reflective listening sessions
- Context
- Released in 1989, 'Heaven Can Wait' came during a period of resurgence for Meat Loaf, following the massive success of 'Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell' in 1993. This compilation served to highlight his emotive ballads and solidify his presence in rock music after years of fluctuating popularity.
- If you like
- hard rock, heavy metal, progressive rock
Heaven Can Wait – The Best Ballads of Meat Loaf Vol. 1 is an album by Meat Loaf. Powerful ballads intertwine theatrical storytelling with Meat Loaf's signature grandiose vocal delivery. 'Heaven Can Wait' showcases Meat Loaf's iconic status in rock, featuring hits that have become staples in the genre. The album underlines the cultural impact of his work, particularly the enduring popularity of songs like 'Two Out of Three Ain't Bad,' which continues to resonate with audiences globally. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Heaven Can Wait – The Best Ballads of Meat Loaf Vol. 1 sound like?
Powerful ballads intertwine theatrical storytelling with Meat Loaf's signature grandiose vocal delivery. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.
What makes Heaven Can Wait – The Best Ballads of Meat Loaf Vol. 1 by Meat Loaf notable?
'Heaven Can Wait' showcases Meat Loaf's iconic status in rock, featuring hits that have become staples in the genre. The album underlines the cultural impact of his work, particularly the enduring popularity of songs like 'Two Out of Three Ain't Bad,' which continues to resonate with audiences globally. Released in 1989, 'Heaven Can Wait' came during a period of resurgence for Meat Loaf, following the massive success of 'Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell' in 1993. This compilation served to highlight his emotive ballads and solidify his presence in rock music after years of fluctuating popularity.
Who is Heaven Can Wait – The Best Ballads of Meat Loaf Vol. 1 for?
Heaven Can Wait – The Best Ballads of Meat Loaf Vol. 1 works well if you're into theatrical storytelling with intensity, cathartic emotional climaxes throughout and late-night reflective listening sessions.
How many songs are on Heaven Can Wait – The Best Ballads of Meat Loaf Vol. 1?
Heaven Can Wait – The Best Ballads of Meat Loaf Vol. 1 has 12 tracks, running approximately 63 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Heaven Can Wait 4:40
- 2 Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad Standout 5:24
- 3 Read ’em and Weep Standout 5:25
- 4 Surf’s Up 4:20
- 5 Everything Is Permitted 4:39
- 6 More Than You Deserve 6:56
- 7 Lost Boys and Golden Girls 4:38
- 8 Left in the Dark 6:42
- 9 Man and Woman 4:12
- 10 Fallen Angel 3:38
- 11 For Crying Out Loud Standout 8:45
- 12 Standing on the Outside 3:58
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
63 min 19 sec
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