Simple Man

I discovered Klaus Nomi about a month ago, and I was immediately taken with him. He is from before my time (having died some 7 years before I was even born), and some of the music may be a tad dated, but that doesn't take away the talent that he obviously had. There is so much variety in his music as it ranges from classical, like in "Wayward Sisters" or "Death" aka Dido's Lament, to pop songs like "Simple Man" and "After the Fall," and a mixture of all of the above. Not to mention the tributes to the 1930's with "Ding-Dong! The Witch is Dead" and Marlene Dietrich's "Falling in Love Again." I fell in love with Nomi overnight and found this album worth every penny.As for the shipping of the product, it arrived right on time and the CD was in perfect shape. However, the jewel case had a slight crack in it. That doesn't bother me, so long as the disc is fine, but it may be an issue for other people and therefore worth mentioning.

This album is an absolute treat to listen to. A variety of musical styles are showcased in a way that really makes it fun and interesting. The Falling in love again cover is an especially delightful dance tune. I wish there was more available from this amazing short lived artist.

I absolutely love this album! Its danceable, fun, profound and just so incredible to listen too. Very sad to lose an artist like this at such a young age with so much brilliance. I can't recommend this album enough.

I like Klaus Nomi. I wish he had lived it would have been cool to see what he did over the years.

came right on time, disc was in gorgeous condition. I was overjoyed to get it. I'm so glad to own my first Klaus Nomi CD!

Very percussive. I liked it and it revs me up when I am starting a road trip.

Just look at the album cover - how could you doubt this man's genius? "Simple Man" was Klaus's second and final original album, and it's stuffed with pop, new wave and opera gems. Even though he never really managed to become mainstream (and given his totally queer persona and breadth of musical genres it's debatable he could have broken through) he left enough of an impression to intrigue (and scare) decades later. This is my favourite of his albums, mainly because it builds on the debut and is a little more generous with the number of tracks. The Japan-only remaster sounds very crisp and clear, and the bass on tracks like "After The Fall" has real heft. The mini lp sleeve, inner paper sleeve and fold-out lyric sheet are also beautifully reproduced. If you're a little adventurous in your pop tastes I couldn't recommend this more highly.

Another must-get CD. The seeds in Klaus Nomi's debut album are grown in this second album "Simple Man". The most typical Nomi style "After The Fall", a combination of rock and opera, is a production after "Total Eclipse" in his debut album. "Just One Look", another "Lightning Strikes". "Falling In Love Again", a more playful version. "Death", this aria should be called "When I am laid in Earth", Nomi reached the notes heroically! After all, it's a mature of Klaus Nomi, it's more new wave than his first album. It's really a pity that Nomi can't poplarize his style before his death of AIDS in 1983.