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Live Around the World

Meat Loaf

142 min · 18 tracks · hard rock ยท heavy metal ยท progressive rock

A theatrical blend of hard rock and soaring ballads, punctuated by Meat Loaf's larger-than-life vocal performances.

Why listen to this

Best for
theatrical vocal performances shine dynamic peaks and valleys long, engaging storytelling arcs
Context
Released in 1996, 'Live Around the World' captures Meat Loaf during a resurgence after his commercial peak in the late '70s and early '80s. By this time, he had returned to prominence following the success of his 1993 album 'Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell', which revived interest in his music and style.
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hard rock, heavy metal, progressive rock

Live Around the World is an album by Meat Loaf. A theatrical blend of hard rock and soaring ballads, punctuated by Meat Loaf's larger-than-life vocal performances. This live album showcases Meat Loaf's dramatic stage presence and vocal prowess, contributing to his legacy as a rock icon. It features hits that have defined rock theatrics, such as 'I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)', which topped charts in multiple countries upon its original release. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Live Around the World sound like?

A theatrical blend of hard rock and soaring ballads, punctuated by Meat Loaf's larger-than-life vocal performances. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.

What makes Live Around the World by Meat Loaf notable?

This live album showcases Meat Loaf's dramatic stage presence and vocal prowess, contributing to his legacy as a rock icon. It features hits that have defined rock theatrics, such as 'I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)', which topped charts in multiple countries upon its original release. Released in 1996, 'Live Around the World' captures Meat Loaf during a resurgence after his commercial peak in the late '70s and early '80s. By this time, he had returned to prominence following the success of his 1993 album 'Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell', which revived interest in his music and style.

Who is Live Around the World for?

Live Around the World works well if you're into theatrical vocal performances shine, dynamic peaks and valleys and long, engaging storytelling arcs.

How many songs are on Live Around the World?

Live Around the World has 18 tracks, running approximately 142 minutes.

Tracklist

18 tracks·142:51

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Disc 1

  • 1 I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That) Standout 12:58
  • 2 You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night) 8:53
  • 3 Life Is a Lemon and I Want My Money Back 7:46
  • 4 Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through 8:36
  • 5 Dead Ringer for Love 4:43
  • 6 Heaven Can Wait 5:39
  • 7 All Revved Up With No Place to Go 6:47
  • 8 Paradise by the Dashboard Light Standout 15:53

Disc 2

  • 1 Wasted Youth (Speech) 3:07
  • 2 Out of the Frying Pan (And Into the Fire) 8:36
  • 3 Objects in the Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are 12:07
  • 4 Midnight at the Lost and Found 5:02
  • 5 Good Girls Go to Heaven (Bad Girls Go Everywhere) 6:43
  • 6 What You See Is What You Get 3:45
  • 7 Two Out of Three Ain't Bad 8:17
  • 8 Hot Patootie (Whatever Happened to Saturday Night) 3:01
  • 9 For Crying Out Loud 9:55
  • 10 Bat Out of Hell Standout 10:55

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

142 min 51 sec