Out Of Nowhere - Lee Konitz/Paul Bley

Advantages: An absolute classic album
Disadvantages: None

...Is it really thirty years since this album was originally released ?(well coming up for 29 to be precise becasue it was originally released on 21 October 1977). This is rightly rated as one of the greatest albums ever produced, and despite their only being seven tracks on the album, each of them is quite lengthy in nature. This is definitely a case of quality and quantity. If there is anybody out there who has never heard of Meatloaf, or have only grown up with the later stuff such as I'd do anything for love (but I won't do that) then you haven't lived. This is the ultimate in classic rock, and there really isn't a weak track on the album. Bat out of Hell is Meatloafs (aka Marvin Lee Aday) second album and by far his most successful. The artwork on the album cover is second to none and depicts a motorbike riding off like a bat... Read review

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Advantages: Superb lyrics, top music, multi-layered melodies
Disadvantages: A bit short for a CD

..., and I appreciate it of course! Needless to say, I made a similar gesture with 'Spark To A Flame', but then that's another story! Suffice it to say that there's a strong thread of Meat Loaf running through our relationship, and while it's brought us a little closer together, it has also ushered me into a world of divine classic rock that I had previously not even considered. Initially released in 1978 (but re-released many many times since), 'Bat Out Of Hell was Meat Loaf's first album. After going through a number of small bands and acting in many a musical, Meat Loaf's break came when he worked with the writer of a musical called 'More Than You Deserve' – Jim Steinman. He teamed up with Steinman to produce a classic of the rock generation, and with the strong vocals and musical skills of Marvin Lee Aday (Meat Loaf), and the sheer... Read review

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Advantages: Sees Lee Ryan in a whole new light...
Disadvantages: There really isn't any...

...to in the car. It's got an american music style feel to it. When I Think Of You is a song i first heard live and i loved it. It's a lovely track, very soulful. Real Love is another soulful track that will get you in a happy upbeat mood. Parking is one of my fave songs. Another that i first heard live. This is a piano based track and it has you singing along and swaying to Lee's amazing vocals. Wish The Whole World Knew is another track to get you up and dancing along to. Has a summer feel to it and also sees Lee's talents as a song writer. Close To You is another track that Lee has a hand in writing. A very simple song, a simple sound. A chill out track. Miss My Everything, yet another Lee Ryan penned song. He co-wrote this track with the same guy who wrote Mario's 'Let Me Love You'. Hears Lee's amazing high vocals that he... Read review

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