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Tim W
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States49 contributions
May 2014 • Friends
This was painful to watch. Part rock concert and part bizarre, puzzling stage show. 1st Meat Loaf has lost his powerful voice and now sounds like a drunk uncle trying to sing Meat Loaf songs. The opening “monologue” was bizarre and confusing…it kept Meat speaking in a weird Texas accent for the rest of the show. I hated to see him try so hard to relive glory days only to fail at it. His band and back-up singers saved the show and filled-in where Meat’s vocals failed. I hated to see a rock legend grasping at air.
Written May 18, 2014
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Kelly R
Brisbane, Australia35 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
My husband and I went to Meatloaf as he is a fan. He was so disappointing! His band are very good and they made up for his lacklustre performance. Most of his show was ranting and "preaching" (I know he does that but please this was so tiresome!) and his terrible singing! People were walking out throughout the show in disgust. I was devastated to waste my Saturday night listening to him when I could have been at a much better show. Sorry Meatloaf this was not up to a good standard at all. Please do not waste you money and time
Written June 23, 2014
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Karen_SB6344FF
Toronto, Canada115 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
Really enjoyed the stories and songs of this great artist. He defines himself as an actor in both stage and song and he is at that. It was a very entertaining show and insight into the very down to earth and wonderful personality of this performer. He dismisses being called a rock star or legend and does not care for the labels however the honesty and integrity of this guy makes me view as the ultimate rock star and not in a diva sort of way. I wish I had seen him years ago but I do admire the way he gives the audience his all and while that may be different at the age of 66 than it was 20 years ago, it is still his all. Some reviews say he can't sing anymore and while I do contend that his voice is not the same as it was, he is still a great actor and performer and I truly admire that. Glad I went to see Meat.
Written June 9, 2014
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pj236236
Saint Paul, MN8 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
The only possible redeeming value from watching Meat Loaf at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas is that I now have a great story about having witnessed one of the worst musical performances ever. If this show was a movie, it would rival Plan 9 From Outerspace as the worst movie ever. (In fact, Meat Loaf reminded me of the Bela Lugosi character in that flick.)
The highlight of the show, for those of us sitting stage side, was during one of his excruciating stage grunts when the gum he was chewing spilled out of his mouth out into the audience. The affected audience members held their hands over the mouths with disgust.
This show is not really so much about his music but rather is about Meat Loaf's rambling stories complete with a an odd slide show from his ipad. You'll see him struggle with it while he projects pictures of his entire family, his younger days, and more. He fumbled around so much that the crew needed to come out on stage at one point to help him find his place again in the ipad while the audience waited in uncomfortable silence.
When he got around to shouting the music it was clear that his voice is completely gone. I've heard drunken karaoke renditions of Paradise that were better. He has no pitch, his voice crackles, and is weak. It is most evident when he bends over, clenches his fist, and hacks incomprehensible lyrics into the microphone.
Desperate to engage the audience in a sing along, he broke 'You the words right out of mouth' into two parts. Midway through the song he stopped and did a long preacher schtick, showing pictures again from his ipad. These were pictures of preacher grandfather. Apparently his grandfather used to preach about how to take responsibility for oneself. He preached at us about how we had to all take responsibility for ourselves and to sing the words without any help from the stage performers. We tried it again but when we weren't doing it right he shouted at us to stop. Then he made us stand up in our seats and shout louder and louder until mercifully the song came to an end. I noticed from a previous reviewer the day before that he was disappointed with that audience too for not singing along with that same song. I have never seen a performer guilt his ticket buying audience like that before.
He didn't have time to sing one of my favorites, 'Two out of Three Ain't Bad'. Or gosh maybe he did--it was hard to know which song he was singing at times because he was so far out of tune. I guess he felt there was just too much to talk about than to sing crowd favorites.
'Paradise' was the most memorable performance, but unfortunately not because of the singing. At one point in the song he showed a video in which he was kissing his young scantily clad stage mistress, complete with a closeup of his lecherous old hand grabbing at her breast through her bra. Watching this 66 year old grandpa fondling this fine young actress was a nauseating experience. That was the real lowlight.
I loved all of his hit songs prior to seeing this performance. In time i hope to be able to enjoy these again but for now i came back home and removed them from my playlists lest i remember this unforgettable evening.
The highlight of the show, for those of us sitting stage side, was during one of his excruciating stage grunts when the gum he was chewing spilled out of his mouth out into the audience. The affected audience members held their hands over the mouths with disgust.
This show is not really so much about his music but rather is about Meat Loaf's rambling stories complete with a an odd slide show from his ipad. You'll see him struggle with it while he projects pictures of his entire family, his younger days, and more. He fumbled around so much that the crew needed to come out on stage at one point to help him find his place again in the ipad while the audience waited in uncomfortable silence.
When he got around to shouting the music it was clear that his voice is completely gone. I've heard drunken karaoke renditions of Paradise that were better. He has no pitch, his voice crackles, and is weak. It is most evident when he bends over, clenches his fist, and hacks incomprehensible lyrics into the microphone.
Desperate to engage the audience in a sing along, he broke 'You the words right out of mouth' into two parts. Midway through the song he stopped and did a long preacher schtick, showing pictures again from his ipad. These were pictures of preacher grandfather. Apparently his grandfather used to preach about how to take responsibility for oneself. He preached at us about how we had to all take responsibility for ourselves and to sing the words without any help from the stage performers. We tried it again but when we weren't doing it right he shouted at us to stop. Then he made us stand up in our seats and shout louder and louder until mercifully the song came to an end. I noticed from a previous reviewer the day before that he was disappointed with that audience too for not singing along with that same song. I have never seen a performer guilt his ticket buying audience like that before.
He didn't have time to sing one of my favorites, 'Two out of Three Ain't Bad'. Or gosh maybe he did--it was hard to know which song he was singing at times because he was so far out of tune. I guess he felt there was just too much to talk about than to sing crowd favorites.
'Paradise' was the most memorable performance, but unfortunately not because of the singing. At one point in the song he showed a video in which he was kissing his young scantily clad stage mistress, complete with a closeup of his lecherous old hand grabbing at her breast through her bra. Watching this 66 year old grandpa fondling this fine young actress was a nauseating experience. That was the real lowlight.
I loved all of his hit songs prior to seeing this performance. In time i hope to be able to enjoy these again but for now i came back home and removed them from my playlists lest i remember this unforgettable evening.
Written May 27, 2014
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thegoodvsthebad
Gananoque, Canada19 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
I had been a Meatloaf fan since his first album and I really truly have enjoyed Meatloaf as a performer but that was before he turned into a crippled up 66 year putting on a geriatric rendition of a Bat Out of Hell. You could have seen better shows at a seniors center at Christmas! He is washed up and cannot sing a note and I think he knows this. He does not know the words to his songs, He is hobbling around the stage, sweating profusely after one shout (song). Half way through the performance he was out of breath, could not keep up with the backup singers and could not be heard ( which is a blessing in itself) because Meatloaf is done and needs to retire. I guess he is trying to pad his retirement fund. The band must be embarrassed to play with him as he ruined the whole night. He preaches for about 30 minutes after a few songs and tries to act out a dumb hick which is all I think he is now and it went on for about 15 minutes. Save your money, Planet Hollywood should be ashamed for bringing back this crippled up shouter they and Meatloaf have ruined the good times and memories that I had of Meatloaf. Give it up Meat your loaf is done!
Written May 27, 2014
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Wilkie999
10 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
Shocking. Absolutely shocking. I have been a Meat Loaf fan for many years and was really looking forward to this as the only show we had booked for my wife's 40th Birthday during our stay in Vegas.
There are signs everywhere around the box office saying 'no refunds' and now we know why!
He opened the show with a few of his songs and they were that bad and out of tune I actually struggled to recognise them to begin with. If I was part of his band I would actually have been embarrassed to back this as a professional musician.
He finished the first set with 'Dead Ringer' and even the decent voice of his female vocalist didn't save the track. It was simply shouting with no tune at all and his voice breaking like a kid in puberty every 10 seconds. I actually thought it was a joke!
Following this he came on stage pretending to be a backward fella from some backwater state but obviously forgot his lines as he shouted for one of his female assistants (who wasn't ready) to come on stage as he had called her too early.
Things went from bad to worse as he then attempted to sing 'You took the words right out of my mouth' and stopped to allow the crowd to sing with the words on the screen, and he should have realised how bad things were going when not one person carried on the song for him (yes really).
At this point I couldn't take any more and both me and my wife walked out before he ruined what little respect I had for his songs, and before he ruined any more classics for me.
If he was unwell or something then this should have been cancelled. If however, this has been his show from the start then shame on him for attempting it and shame on Planet Hollywood for hosting it and the blatant false advertising as a 'must see' show.
If you're a meat loaf fan I urge you to stay away or your opinion of him will be shattered. I still have respect for his past glories, but that is where he should have stayed. However, if you are profoundly deaf then by all means give it a go.
Incidentally I have complained to Planet Hollywood 4 days ago but have still not had a reply.....
Avoid this like the plague and spend your money somewhere else.
There are signs everywhere around the box office saying 'no refunds' and now we know why!
He opened the show with a few of his songs and they were that bad and out of tune I actually struggled to recognise them to begin with. If I was part of his band I would actually have been embarrassed to back this as a professional musician.
He finished the first set with 'Dead Ringer' and even the decent voice of his female vocalist didn't save the track. It was simply shouting with no tune at all and his voice breaking like a kid in puberty every 10 seconds. I actually thought it was a joke!
Following this he came on stage pretending to be a backward fella from some backwater state but obviously forgot his lines as he shouted for one of his female assistants (who wasn't ready) to come on stage as he had called her too early.
Things went from bad to worse as he then attempted to sing 'You took the words right out of my mouth' and stopped to allow the crowd to sing with the words on the screen, and he should have realised how bad things were going when not one person carried on the song for him (yes really).
At this point I couldn't take any more and both me and my wife walked out before he ruined what little respect I had for his songs, and before he ruined any more classics for me.
If he was unwell or something then this should have been cancelled. If however, this has been his show from the start then shame on him for attempting it and shame on Planet Hollywood for hosting it and the blatant false advertising as a 'must see' show.
If you're a meat loaf fan I urge you to stay away or your opinion of him will be shattered. I still have respect for his past glories, but that is where he should have stayed. However, if you are profoundly deaf then by all means give it a go.
Incidentally I have complained to Planet Hollywood 4 days ago but have still not had a reply.....
Avoid this like the plague and spend your money somewhere else.
Written May 22, 2014
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Keather O
7 contributions
Mar 2014 • Friends
So sorry to write a bad review, but frankly I was shocked to see some good reviews! This was far and away the WORST show I have ever been to in my life! I felt truly compelled to let people know so they don't waste their money. I found the stories boring, unhumorous, and strange, the preaching session uncomfortable, and the man simply can no longer carry a tune or hold a note. I was in the middle of a row with a group and did not want to make a rude exit even though its all I could think about doing. When he was talking I was wishing he'd stop, then he would start singing and I found myself pleading in my mind for him to talk again...ugh..even the big Meatloaf fans in the group were upset and terribly disappointed. Please people, don't spend your hard earned money on this!
Written March 11, 2014
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1Stilly
Stonehaven, UK1 contribution
May 2014
We were excited going to see Meatloaf in Vegas I purchased tickets in UK prior to holiday. The first note out of his mouth made me look at my husband and question him. Is that a stand in? Is the real Meat going to come out and say it was a joke, sadly no joke, he can't sing a note anymore. It was shockingly bad and cringeworthy. Don't waste your money. Shame though as he was a fantastic singer years ago!
Written May 31, 2014
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shoeboxdriver
Velva, ND107 contributions
May 2014 • Friends
To start out with, we are no longer are as young as we used to be. He doesn't quite move as quickly as he used to. The music isn't always right on, but he puts on a hell of a show. He has a great sense of humor. I like that we see Meat loaf in a little different light. I sat in the center of a row, I think it was like U. The seats were awesome. He spends alot of time center stage. I could see everything and hear, even the couple down front at the tables fighting! (Who were removed by security) If you like MeatLoaf, Go. They could turn the volume down a little on the music, they overpowered him and you couldn't hear him as well as you would like.
Written May 28, 2014
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K7833NBbobb
Spokane, WA4 contributions
Apr 2014 • Friends
I recently visited Vegas with 3 good friends and our wives..I was a HUGE Meatloaf fan in the day and suggested that we see him live.. WHAT A MISTAKE!! He opened the show strong with a good song but right off the bat I could tell that his vocals were in tough shape. I thought oh well, at least we get to hear some great songs... WRONG!! For the next 1/2 hour we had to suffer through a stand up gig of his with his alter ego named "Rabbit".... Good Lord, not only was it a terrible waste of time, but it was not humorous (or entertaining) in the least..
Finally a second song... sketchy vocals but a song nun the less... here we go i thought... WRONG... next we get a clown skit for another 20 min.. by this time I was bored out of my mind... after the clowns came stories about Jim stinam (sp), his grandfather, a people I did not know and did not care to know.. I WAS THERE FOR MUSIC!!
Another half hearted song, then we had to suffer through Meat preaching to us.. worst sunday sermon ever....
The show ended with 3 more songs.. I think in total there was only 8 songs over the 2 hours... the rest was jibberish and silly half baked attempts at humor...
Please, I beg you to reconsider your plans for this show!!
Finally a second song... sketchy vocals but a song nun the less... here we go i thought... WRONG... next we get a clown skit for another 20 min.. by this time I was bored out of my mind... after the clowns came stories about Jim stinam (sp), his grandfather, a people I did not know and did not care to know.. I WAS THERE FOR MUSIC!!
Another half hearted song, then we had to suffer through Meat preaching to us.. worst sunday sermon ever....
The show ended with 3 more songs.. I think in total there was only 8 songs over the 2 hours... the rest was jibberish and silly half baked attempts at humor...
Please, I beg you to reconsider your plans for this show!!
Written April 9, 2014
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