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...Inspired by his fellow batsmen, Justin Langer transformed from a grafter into an opener who scored as freely as his bludgeoning partner Matthew Hayden. When selectors ended Healy's Test career in 1999, Australians lost a record-breaking wicketkeeper who more than occasionally saved his side with his bat. His replacement, Adam Gilchrist, proved to be an improvement on greatness?an almost equally accomplished gloveman who became, if not his country's finest batsman, certainly its cleanest and most dashing hitter. Of all examples of Australian extravagance this past decade, none has been more demoralizing for opponents than the sight...
...spend the summer as part of the Barmy Army, the relentlessly merry 30,000-strong force of traveling England supporters. There's a lot to like about the tourists' session. Despite a long layoff due to injury, Flintoff's bowling looks as lively as ever. Perfectly balanced over his bat, his work devoid of superfluous movement, Andrew Strauss looks impregnable against all comers. A sense of harmony prevails. But Gill sounds so pessimistic about England's chances that you could start to wonder why they don't just pack up for the day and go see a movie. Like many...
...aging Meat Loaf starts off his newest album, “Bat Out of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose” with a typically cryptic chorus. “The monster’s loose/this game is win or lose/sometimes you gotta do it/and show the world you want it all,” belts out the ’Loaf, backed by the sound of nü-metal heavy guitars...
What is this “all” you want exactly, Mr. Loaf? The first “Bat Out of Hell”—released in 1977—featured the international mega-smash-hit “Paradise by the Dashboard Lights,” and has sold 34 million copies worldwide. “Bat Out of Hell II: Back Into Hell”—released in 1993—featured the extremely mysterious/not mysterious at all if you listen closely “I Would Do Anything for Love...
...years later, what exactly is the motivation for “Bat out of Hell III: The Monster is Loose”? The album was originally scheduled to be released without the aid of long-time Meat Loaf partner and composer, Jim Steinman, who also owns the “Bat Out of Hell” trademark. Steinman’s refusal to sell the trademark led to a battle of words and an eventual lawsuit by Meat Loaf, who accused Steinman of attempting to hold up the release through “blackmail and a hold...