
4 September 1981 · 46 YEARS
Dead Ringer
Meat Loaf
Jim Steinman wrote every song on this record to maintain the intense drama seen in their past collaborations. The central track featuring Cher provides a focal point for the operatic style fans expected from the duo.
The production utilizes thick rock arrangements alongside expansive piano parts throughout the 1981 release. It keeps a dense wall of sound, mixing raw energy with the elaborate flair of a theatrical stage production.