This is the 1996 version of this compilation. I think they've been releasing different versions with different tracks since 1986/87. This version actually features all but the Steinman tracks from
Bad Attitude(1984), six tracks from
Blind Before I Stop(1986) and two tracks from
Live From Wembley(1987). So that makes this the largest/longest compilation of Meat Loaf's Arista/BMG years. I'd still make changes to it myself as the two John Parr written songs from Bad Attitude, namely
Cheating in your Dreams and
Don't Leave your Mark on Me are the weakest tracks, I would have either put both Steinman tracks on there in their place or added either
Execution Day or
Getting Away With Murder from Blind Before I Stop. Or even some of the live versions from Live From Wembley to replace their studio versions (Like on The Collection)
(I could do a fan version of my own of The Arista years lol)
There are so many great and underrated songs from these releases. the respective title tracks
Bad Attitude (which features Roger Daltrey) and
Blind Before I Stop are fantastic.
Rock n Roll Mercenaries (Featuring John Parr), just rocks.
Rock and Roll Hero, should have been a single and i think would be a hit if released today.
One More Kiss is quite an epic ballad with a rocking breakdown and was written by Meat Loaf himself.
Piece of the Action is another great ballad.
Masculine i just love, its so 80's it's awesome. All three albums are worth tracking down, but if you want a taste get this version with the above cover
