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Classic Albums - Meat Loaf: Bat out of Hell
 
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Classic Albums - Meat Loaf: Bat out of Hell (2000)

Starring: Meat Loaf, Jim Steinman Director: Bob Smeaton Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: DVD
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)


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  • Actors: Meat Loaf, Jim Steinman, Karla DeVito, Max Weinberg, Todd Rundgren
  • Directors: Bob Smeaton
  • Producers: Jim Steinman, Bous De Jong, Elizabeth Flowers, Geoff Kempin, Jamie Rugge-Price
  • Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rating: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: Image Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: February 8, 2000
  • Run Time: 58 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00003XAMG
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #52,809 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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The songs and story of this classic album with contributions by Meat Loaf, Jim Steinman, Todd Rundgren, Ellen Foley and Karla DeVito. Since its release in 1977, Bat Out of Hell has gone on to sell an estimated 30 million copies and become one of the top five biggest selling albums of all time. Released during the days of the disco boom and the advent of punk rock, Bat Out of Hell totally bucked those musical trends, yet as Meat Loaf recalls, the record is "more honest than 99% of all records released." The remarkable story of Bat Out of Hell is told here by its leading contributors, including Meat Loaf himself, composer Jim Steinman, record producer Todd Rundgren, and backing vocalists Ellen Foley and Karla DeVito, together with others who helped in the construction of Bat Out of Hell's "wall of sound." Featuring archival footage, interviews and live performances, this is the compelling story of the making of one of rock music's finest hours, a true classic album. 58 minutes.

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Not for the music....but for the people, November 14, 2004
By J. Lyda (Arlesheim Switzerland) - See all my reviews
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I picked this gem up at Walmart on a whim. I convinced my wife to watch it with me...and 58 minutes later we were both overcome with good feelings. There is not one boring or dull moment on this CD. Listening to all the folks who made this wonderful album was a joy. I've now sat through it 4 times...and it just gets better. Many of the poor ratings are because this DVD does not provide full renditions of any of the songs from the album. What it does provide is the inside story from the wonderful people who created the music. Put this together with the original album, and you have it all. This disc reminds me of why Rock and Roll is so great.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Old album, New facts!, February 18, 2000
By Darren Murray (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews
Awesome dvd for anyone who's owned & loved Bat for years and wants to know more about it. If you're looking to "see and hear" all the songs in their entirety, go elswhere (Hits Out Of Hell Or BatII Picture Show for example). As an avid Meat Loaf / Jim Steinman fan for years and thinking I knew just about all there was to know, I was expecting the usual tired stories I've heard a hundred times before... but what a pleasant surprise! The fresh look at the album was offered by producer/guitarist Todd Rundgren. I especially loved the way both Todd and Meat tinkered at the mixing desk, isolating tracks on the songs to hear just guitar segments, or just backing vocals. Also, the great Ellen Foley/Karla DeVito controversy is addressed (I never knew there was one!) Oh, and Karla looked great on the 'Old Grey Whistle Test' clips, and equally great today! This may not be on the "must buy" list for all of the 34 million of you that bought the LP/tape/cd, but for those who are curious to dig deeper it's a highly recommended purchase. Keep an eye out for more dvds in this series featuring other classic albums - on the strengh of this one, I'll be buying more.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic documentary -- NOT a concert or video collection!, December 20, 2004
By Aaron Silverman "DJ Kuul A" (Boynton Beach, FL, United States) - See all my reviews
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This is a really fascinating documentary about the making of the classic album. It's one of the real gems of the Classic Albums series, which are all pretty good (at least the ones I've seen). If you're a Meat Loaf fan, and are interested in the creative process behind an album, then this disc is really a no-brainer.

If you're looking for a concert or for video performances, then there are other Meat Loaf DVDs that will fill the bill. (The concert with the Melbourne Symphony doesn't have the greatest video transfer, and has a slight glitch in the DTS track, but is otherwise excellent.) Note that all the poor reviews of this product are from people who were disappointed that it wasn't a song collection. As a behind-the-scenes look at a piece of real rock history, this is a really great disc.
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1.0 out of 5 stars VERY DISAPPOINTED
Because the CD is fantastic I wanted to see it on DVD. I bought this one & was totally disappointed. The information was interesting, once. Read more
Published 11 months ago by S. Griffith

5.0 out of 5 stars Bat out of Hell "The Making Of"
All Meat Loaf anf Jim steinman fans should love this 'making of' DVD. Interviews with all the people involved.
It's a Joy to watch!
Published on April 6, 2007 by B. Corso

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Meat Loaf Ever
Each song is classic Meat Loaf. I love each one and downloaded them to my IPod also. I bought some for gifts for Christmas too. Great CD.
Published on January 5, 2007 by Judy M. Mills

4.0 out of 5 stars Meat Loaf, Steinman, Rundgren et al. look back at the "Bat Out of Hell" album
Right off the bat, so to speak, I have to say that I do not think you can do a documentary on Meat Loaf's "Bat Out of Hell" as a classic album and not at least talk about Phil... Read more
Published on June 17, 2006 by Lawrance M. Bernabo

5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating stuff for the true fan
This gives you the whole history of how this truly unique, once-in-a-lifetime album, came about. If you are a "liner-note-reader" like me, you will love this DVD. Read more
Published on February 24, 2006 by Gary Jennings

5.0 out of 5 stars Bat Out of Hell - Classic Rock "Heaven"

Pull out all the stops for this CD. This one will take ahold of you, give you the ride of your life, and leave you with an appetite for more. Read more
Published on November 9, 2005 by R. A. Schneider

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic documentary -- NOT a concert or video collection!
This is a really fascinating documentary about the making of the classic album. It's one of the real gems of the Classic Albums series, which are all pretty good (at least the... Read more
Published on December 20, 2004 by Aaron Silverman

2.0 out of 5 stars Meatloaf,hits out of hell
I bought this VCD because i thought it would have all the "BAT OUT OF HELL" songs on it however there were only 4 songs from this classic album on the disc and I felt a... Read more
Published on September 21, 2002 by Reg townsend

2.0 out of 5 stars Great documentary, disappointing music value
Expecting all the songs of the album in full I was disappointed that most songs were broken up and used around commentary. Read more
Published on April 8, 2000 by Adrian L Budge

2.0 out of 5 stars Long on History, Short on Music
This DVD is very good for what is is - a narrative history of Bat Out of Hell through the eyes of the people who wrote, produced, and performed this classic album. Read more
Published on March 26, 2000 by Steve

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