Name: Hell in a Handbasket
Brand: Sony Import
SKU: 22229525
Availability: OutOfStock

Performer Notes

Released in 2011, Meat Loaf's 12th studio album, Hell in a Handbasket, somewhat reduces the bombast of his previous efforts. The record, which the singer regards as his most personal album to date, was produced by guitarist Paul Crook (with some input by Rob Cavallo), and apart from the first single "All of Me" and the heavy "40 Days," the songs feature an earthier rock sound (just like its predecessor, Hang Cool Teddy Bear, the album does not include any songs by Meat Loaf's former collaborator Jim Steinman). Rapper Chuck D guests on a cover of Tom Cochrane's "Mad Mad World," while Patti Russo appears on "Our Love and Our Souls" and a cover of the Mamas & the Papas' "California Dreamin'." "Stand in the Storm" features guest appearances by rapper Lil Jon, Sugar Ray singer Mark McGrath, country singer John Rich (on the Australian and German versions of the album), and country singer Trace Adkins (on the North American and European versions). ~ Christian Genzel