Summary: Meat Loaf’s 1981 album Dead Ringer is a classic rock album combining hard rock, heavy metal, and glam rock elements. It is the second in the Bat Out of Hell trilogy and features hit singles such as “I’m Gonna Love Her for Both of Us” and “Dead Ringer for Love.” Produced by Jim Steinman and Todd Rundgren, Dead Ringer is an iconic album that has become a classic in Meat Loaf’s discography.

About the Artist: Meat Loaf, born Marvin Lee Aday, is an American singer and songwriter known for his theatrical performances and powerful vocal range. His career began in the 1970s with the release of his debut album Bat Out of Hell, which became one of the best-selling albums of all time. Meat Loaf has since released several albums, including Dead Ringer, and has sold over 80 million records worldwide.

About the Record: Dead Ringer is an album combining hard rock, heavy metal, and glam rock elements. It is the second in the Bat Out of Hell trilogy, and features hit singles such as “I’m Gonna Love Her for Both of Us” and “Dead Ringer for Love”. The album is a classic in Meat Loaf’s discography and is known for its powerful vocals and theatrical performances.

About the Cover: The artwork was designed by horror illustrator and comic book artist  Bernie Wrightson and was meant to be a representation of the album’s theatrical and dark themes.

About the Lyrics and Music: The music on Dead Ringer is characterized by its hard rock and heavy metal sound, combined with Meat Loaf’s powerful vocals. The standout tracks on the album include “I’m Gonna Love Her for Both of Us”, “More Than You Deserve”, and “Dead Ringer for Love”. The lyrics are often dark and theatrical and explore themes of love and loss.  All songs have been written by Jim Steinman.

Conclusion: Dead Ringer is an iconic album that has become a classic in Meat Loaf’s discography. Combining elements of hard rock, heavy metal, and glam rock, the album features powerful vocals and theatrical performances. With its dark lyrics and epic sound, Dead Ringer is an essential record for any fan of classic rock.

Other Recommendations: Fans of Meat Loaf’s Dead Ringer may also enjoy other records from the artist, such as Bat Out of Hell (1977) and Bad Attitude (1984). Other classic rock albums that may complement Dead Ringer include Led Zeppelin’s Led Zeppelin IV (1971), Queen’s A Night at the Opera (1975), and Aerosmith’s Toys in the Attic (1975).

About the tracklist. Peel out
I’m gonna love her for both of us
More than you deserve
I’ll kill you if you don’t come back
Read’em and weep
Nocturnal pleasure
Dead Ringer for Love
Everything is permitted.