On this day September 4 1981, Dead Ringer, the third studio album by Meat Loaf, was released. Following the massive success of Bat Out of Hell, this album reunited Meat Loaf with songwriter Jim Steinman for another round of theatrical rock anthems.
Dead Ringer featured over the top arrangements, passionate vocals, and grand storytelling across tracks like I'm Gonna Love Her for Both of Us and the fan favorite Dead Ringer for Love, which was a duet with Cher. Though it did not reach the same level of commercial success as its predecessor, the album delivered the bombastic energy that fans expected and cemented Meat Loaf’s style in the early 80s rock landscape.
80s insight: The album went platinum in the UK and showcased how theatrical rock still had a place in the evolving 1980s music scene.
Dead Ringer featured over the top arrangements, passionate vocals, and grand storytelling across tracks like I'm Gonna Love Her for Both of Us and the fan favorite Dead Ringer for Love, which was a duet with Cher. Though it did not reach the same level of commercial success as its predecessor, the album delivered the bombastic energy that fans expected and cemented Meat Loaf’s style in the early 80s rock landscape.
80s insight: The album went platinum in the UK and showcased how theatrical rock still had a place in the evolving 1980s music scene.
