
21 October 1977 · 50 YEARS
Bat Out Of Hell
Meat Loaf
The project faced rejection from various industry labels before finding a home. Jim Steinman wrote material that abandoned common rock tropes in favor of a dramatic, stage-inspired intensity.
Todd Rundgren handled production duties, building thick arrangements reminiscent of musical theater combined with a motorcycle gang energy. These songs remain a distinct example of high-octane rock from the late seventies.