Za Bakdaz: The Unfinished Opera is a collection of songs German countertenor Klaus Nomi was working on up until his death in 1983. The album was released posthumously in 2007. The large majority of the tracks have never before been heard on an official studio release; the original sessions took place from 1979 to 1983, with the tracks completed between 1984 and 2006 at the home studio of Page Wood and George Elliott.

Za Bakdaz
Studio album by
ReleasedDecember 2007
Studio1979–1983; 1984–2006 at home studio of Page Wood and George Elliott
Genre
LabelHeliocentric
Producer
Klaus Nomi chronology
In Concert
(1986)
Za Bakdaz
(2007)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
PopMatters[1]

Track listing

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  1. "High Wire" – 2:04
  2. "Valentine's Day" – 2:49
  3. "Enchanté" – 4:31
  4. "Overture" – 2:42
  5. "Cre Spoda" – 3:03
  6. "Metronomi" – 2:44
  7. "Intermezzzo" – 1:16
  8. "Za Bakdaz" (live) – 3:09
  9. "Perna-A-Gyre" – 2:56
  10. "Finale" – 2:33
  11. "Rubber Band Lazer" (demo)  – 2:21
  12. "Silent Night" – 1:38

References

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  1. ^ a b Tricker, Spencer (6 February 2008). "Klauz Nomi: Za Bakdaz". PopMatters. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  2. ^ Raggett, Ned. Za Bakdaz: The Unfinished Opera at AllMusic