Hell in a Handbasket
by Meat Loaf
Metascore
44

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
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  1. PopMatters
    Jun 8, 2012
    30
    Ultimately scuppered by too many leaden ballads and self-indulgent guest spots, this outing leaves the future looking very unclear once more for Meat Loaf and offers little to those who aren't already die-hard fans.
  2. Spin
    Mar 21, 2012
    20
    It's "disappointing" only because it isn't dreadful in funnier, more interesting ways.

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. jemesc
    Jul 18, 2019
    0
    this entire album feels like a mistake. I'm sorry but this meat loaf was overcooked and undercooked at the same time.
  2. AlexxTrusc
    Apr 3, 2012
    4
    Latest Meat Loaf's album is simply overdone. Although the songs have their potential, it has been just wasted by for ex. too experimentalLatest Meat Loaf's album is simply overdone. Although the songs have their potential, it has been just wasted by for ex. too experimental vocal modulation. While the first, pathetic song "All Of Me" can tune positively, the rest of the material is just weak. And I'll not mention collaborations with rappers.… Full Review »
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