Oh...Hello, New Meat Loaf album and tour?

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Meat Loaf will embark on a summer North American tour beginning July 3rd in support of his star-studded forthcoming album Hang Cool Teddy Bear. The highly anticipated album is due out on May 11th from Roadrunner/Loud & Proud Records. In select markets, each ticket includes an instant grat download of Meat Loaf's new track "Peace On Earth."
Upgrade your Meat Loaf live concert experience by purchasing the Meat Loaf Meet & Greet Experience! Meet & Greet Experience ticketholders receive a premium, reserved ticket located within the first 5 rows of the stage, exclusive meet & greet with Meat Loaf, autographed Hang Cool Teddy Bear CD, official meet & greet laminate, exclusive concert shirt, collectible tour poster and $25 coupon to the official Meat Loaf online store. Information about additional VIP packages is available at Meat Loaf VIP Experience | Meat Loaf.
The first leg of the summer 2010 North American tour begins on July 3rd in Gilford, NH at the Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion. More dates will be announced shortly. Visit Meat Loaf VIP Experience | Meat Loaf and Shows | Meat Loaf for a list of dates and links to purchase tickets and VIP packages.

Meat Loaf's "Hang Cool Tour" Begins July 3, VIP Experience Ticket Packages Available | Meat Loaf

Tour Dates:

07.03.10 Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion - Gilford, NH
07.08.10 Bank of America Pavilion - Boston, MA
07.10.10 Atlantic City Hilton - Atlantic City, NJ
07.12.10 Mohegan Sun Arena - Uncasville, CT
07.14.10 Nikon at Jones Beach Theater - Wantagh, NY
07.16.10 PNC Bank Arts Center - Holmdel, NJ
07.18.10 Giant Center - Hershey, PA
07.20.10 WFCU Centre - Windsor, ON
07.22.10 Sound Board at MotorCity Casino - Hotel Detroit, MI
07.24.10 Kewadin Casino 25th Anniversary Festival - Sault Sainte Marie, MI


New Album: Meat Loaf: Hang Cool Teddy Bear

From Wiki:

Hang Cool Teddy Bear is the tenth studio album by Meat Loaf. It was released on 19 April 2010 by Mercury Records in the UK[2] and by Loud & Proud Records in the US[3] on 11 May 2010, with global distribution handled by Universal Music Group.

The album was produced by Rob Cavallo, and contains songs written by Justin Hawkins, Rick Brantley and Jon Bon Jovi, amongst others. Guests on the album include Brian May, Steve Vai, Patti Russo, Hugh Laurie, Jack Black, Pearl Aday. This is the fourth studio album by Meat Loaf not to include any songs written by former collaborator Jim Steinman.

The first single from the album, "Los Angeloser", was released for download on 5 April.[4]

The album will be released on CD, Hardback book CD/DVD Deluxe edition, Limited Edition LP, digital & Super Deluxe Box Set.[1] The Super deluxe edition comes in a book like box containing two audio CDs, a concert DVD of Meat Loaf live in 2008,[2] a Meat Loaf metal keyring, sheet music for the track "Los Angeloser", and a Meat Loaf Hang Cool Teddy Bear album art print card.[5]The Universal Music UK store have an exclusive version available featuring a signed certificate.[2]

The album is based on the story of a fictional soldier, whose "story" furnishes the album's theme. Each song presents "a different scenario in his future".[8] The 13 tracks are linked by a wounded soldier's visions, not of his past life, but of possible future lives.[9]

Once again, that bastard isn't coming to my area.

 

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Dear God, this music video

YouTube - Meat Loaf Los Angeloser Official Music Video

I am...having a hard time trying to figure out if Meat Loaf is being serious or not.

 

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"contains songs written by...Jon Bon Jovi"

Collaboration FAIL.

 

[IWasBored]

that is the best and most horrible thing i've ever seen.

 

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Wikipedia forgot to mention the guest appearance by Jessica Rabbit.

 

[cobl04]

it's pretty much the same as the Bat Out of Hell cover!

this album got a great review, 4.5 stars i think, in our local paper.

 

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[Headache in a Suitcase]

bat out of hell was a great album.

that... that's about it.

 

[dan_smee]

^ No way headache.

Bat Out of Hell 2 had some EPIC tunes. Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through, Objects in the Rearview Mirror, Anything for Love, It Just Won't Quit, Everything Louder, Life is a Lemon...

But There are brilliant songs on all his albums, just that every album other than Bat 1 and 2 also have some filler.

I know it isnt particularly cool to like Meat, but man that guy has (had??) some great pipes, and picks great collabs. His live voice is suffering these days, but noone could ever question his passion.

For anyone who thinks he doesnt have anything to offer other than Bat 1, listen to:

YouTube - Meat Loaf - When the Rubber Meets the Road

YouTube - Meat Loaf - Blind as a Bat

YouTube - Meat Loaf - Cry Over Me

The new album is very good too. If I Can't Have You, Peace on Earth and If It Rains are all very very good songs.