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  • “Out of the Frying Pan (And into the Fire)” by Meat Loaf

    “Out of the Frying Pan (And into the Fire)” by Meat Loaf

    Where “It Just Won’t Quit” was little-changed from the Bad for Good recording, “Out of the Frying Pan (And into the Fire)” is surprisingly different, even if it feels like it’s not. The lyrics, melody, main guitar riff and piano interplay with it are intact, but much of the rest of the song sees some…

  • “It Just Won’t Quit” by Meat Loaf

    “It Just Won’t Quit” by Meat Loaf

    Meat Loaf claimed forever that this song was always meant for Bat out of Hell II and that he was angry at Steinman for putting it on Original Sin. Steinman denied that he had written it for Meat Loaf. I don’t like to wade into the interpersonal arguments between Meat Loaf and Steinman, because neither…

  • “Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through” by Meat Loaf

    “Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through” by Meat Loaf

    After two strong original tracks, Bat out of Hell II: Back into Hell makes its first foray into Steinman’s back catalogue with a cover of the epilogue from Bad for Good. I reviewed the original a while ago, so this one will focus on what’s different in this version v. Steinman’s 12 years prior. As…