album · May 1, 1983
Midnight at the Lost and Found
Epic/Cleveland InternationalSee this day
hard rockrock
The 1983 album "Midnight at the Lost and Found" saw Meat Loaf returning to his hard rock roots after the more operatic "Dead Ringer." It featured songwriting contributions from Meat Loaf himself, alongside collaborators like Steve Buslowe and Paul Christie.
- The album was recorded in a tumultuous period for the artist, marked by a difficult relationship with his former manager and songwriter Jim Steinman. It was the first Meat Loaf album not to feature songwriting primarily by Jim Steinman. Lead single "Midnight at the Lost and Found" reached number 64 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- The album's title track was co-written by Meat Loaf himself, a departure from his earlier work which heavily featured Jim Steinman's compositions. It charted at number 129 on the Billboard 200.
- Upon its release, the album was met with less commercial success than his previous efforts, but has since gained a cult following among fans. It marked a shift in his career, with Meat Loaf taking on more of a songwriting role.
Meat Loaf was an American rock singer, known for his powerful voice and theatrical stage presence. "Midnight at the Lost and Found" was his fourth studio album, released after a period of personal and professional difficulties following his previous album.
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