Eclipsed: The Best of Klaus Nomi

This retro of Klaus, the operatic sonic wonder from Germany elicits high drama as well as self humor. His germanic tenor radiates and casts it's spell. I knew Klaus in the east village in the early 80's. I found him visually amazing, and had the fortune of being serenaded in his apt. He sang the great Dietrich song, "Falling in LOve", and his anthem "Total Eclipse". He was an original, silenced too early...a brilliant non-comformist!!Thanks to Hrry Young for the notes on his interesting life in NY.

I was hooked on Klaus from the first time I saw him on TV (Old Grey Whistle Test @1979) Over the years I purchased his every vinyl album as they came out, and as most disorganised people lost them, lent them out, damaged them, till I finally got round to replacing most of them on CD and this best Of Album rounds of the collection nicely.

perfect

Just as described. Perfect playing condition.

but nothing I can say will do justice to his brilliance. What a tragedy that Nomi died from an aids-related illness before he had time to stun the world of ordinary music fans with his unparalled voice and appearance. I saw him only once on TV, on The Old Grey Whistle Test and he was SO different! Listen and be educated.

I'm afraid I have to deduct a star for the failure to include either "Wayward Sisters" or his aria from "Samson and Delilah," but this is an excellent introduction to perhaps the most bizarre talent ever to grace the world of rock.