Klaus Nomi [EXTRA TRACKS] [IMPORT]

Klaus Nomi

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 12, 1990)
• Original Release Date: 1982
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks, Import
• Label: RCA Victor Europe
• ASIN: B0000072LJ
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #34,590 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Keys of Life

2. Lightning Strikes

3. Twist

4. Nomi Song

5. You Don't Own Me

6. Cold Song

7. Wasting My Time

8. Total Eclipse

9. Nomi Chant

10. Samson and Delilah (Aria)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

The First Full Length Album from the Bizarre German Singer who Moved to New York City Seeking his Fame and Fortune. David Bowie Had Caught his Nightclub Act and Offered Nomi a Job as a Backup Singer, an Opportunity which Changed his Life. Bowie's Appearance on "Saturday Night Live" (In a Skirt, No Less) with Nomi is One of the More Memorable Performances of the Era. Nomi's Own Music was Rock N Roll Fused with Opera and Everything in Between...and Thats a Lot of Spectrum! He Would Even Sing Songs in his Own Language! his Versions of Lou Christie's "Lightning Strikes" and Chubby Checker's "The Twist" Are Irresistable and his Own "Total Eclipse" Takes "Bohemian Rhapsody" to Further Heights! this Disc Will Simply Take Your Breath Away!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Rock, Pop and Opera, January 2, 2003

By	Pieter "Toypom" (Johannesburg) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

The album opens with Keys of Life, a lovely mix of twittering electronics and Nomi's soprano chant. His vocal range is beautifully demonstrated on Lightning Strikes where it switches to falsetto on the refrain, and on The Twist, a soulful, atmospheric number ending in squalls of manic laughter. Nomi Song has a catchy hook, lovely synth lines and snatches of rousing choral vocals, while The Cold Song is an impressive operatic piece and Total Eclipse is a magical blend of rock and classical music. The highlight of the album is the Saint Saens composition Samson and Delilah, sensitively interpreted by Nomi over the most inspired instrumentation, a listening experience that leaves you breathless before it ends with an explosion of electronic noise. This unique album is a successful marriage of rock, pop and various classical styles.

22 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great, Nightmarish, and Yet Dreamy!, August 24, 2004

By	K. Brown "El Rudo Lucky Pierre!" (Walnut, Ca USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

#1---Klaus Nomi was probably the most mindbending, mindnumbing, and mindblowing entertainer of his day. While many artist wannabees jumped all the way in to performance art, Klaus Nomi came VERY close to stepping out of the "entertainment" boundary without diving exclusively into "the art crowd" world. It's our treat he teetered so close to the line , but let the masses hear and see his bizarre talent!

#2---Klaus Nomi is not for everybody. If you are one of the curious souls who went to see David Lynch's "Eraserhead" and left in disgust before the finish, Klaus Nomi might not be your cup of tea. If it was the storyline of Eraserhead that revolted you, give Klaus a chance, because his songs make more sense. If it was the nightmarish essence of the film that turned you off, you might skip this CD.

#3---This Klaus Nomi album makes for some seriously macabre party music come Halloween! Better yet, confuse your guests by playing "The Monster Mash" (This is a party Dude!) followed by Nomi's "Total Eclipse" (Or is this a gothic ceremony?) followed by "The Munsters' Theme" (Or maybe this is a party after all?)

#4---Klaus Nomi's covers of "Lightning Strikes Again" and "The Twist" are brilliant, very twisted, and gave me the chills at times--- I never thought these particular songs could sound like codeine induced hallucinations!

#5---"Total Eclipse of the Sun" is Klaus Nomi's greatest recording, HOWEVER--- if you ever come across his live performance on "Urrghh! A Music War!" it is vastly superior to this studio recording!

Has Klaus Nomi really been gone for over twenty years? He is sorely missed, and was way ahead of his time! This is some really unique and creative music. Like I said before, not everybody's cup of tea; and that is not a knock on folks who don't dig this music. BUT---perhaps it is an acquired taste? If you are uncertain whether Nomi might appeal to you or not, I say give this CD a chance. If you like it, excellent! If he doesn't win you over after a few listens, the music and cover photo will make for a great conversation piece amongst your friends!

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No-Wave PoPera?, December 31, 2005

By	ProEvil (MA) - See all my reviews

Klaus was truly an artist on his own planet. An operatic collision of Gary Numan and Tiny Tim? This album combines elements of New Wave, Prog Rock, Disco and authentic Opera into something transcendentally strange and addictive.