Lost in the Stars: The Music of Kurt Weill

by Various Artists

Lost in the Stars: The Music of Kurt Weill cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 1985
  • Label: A&M
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:07:29
  • Community rating: 4.14/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Curated by producer Hal Willner, this ambitious tribute project reimagines the theatrical compositions of Kurt Weill through the lens of the 1980s avant-garde and alternative rock scenes. The compilation features wildly diverse contributions from artists like Lou Reed, Tom Waits, and John Zorn, applying post-punk and jazz sensibilities to Weimar-era cabaret. It remains a highly celebrated benchmark for concept-driven tribute albums.

Genres

Descriptors: political, avant-garde, socialism, war, death

Tracklist

  1. Mahagonny Songspiel (0:48)
  2. The Ballad of Mac the Knife (2:48)
  3. The Cannon Song (2:12)
  4. Ballad of the Soldier’s Wife (4:23)
  5. Johnny Johnson Medley (5:41)
  6. The Great Hall (3:38)
  7. Alabama Song (4:26)
  8. Youkali Tango (4:42)
  9. Der kleine Leutnant des lieben Gottes (5:22)
  10. Johnny’s Speech (1:46)
  11. September Song (4:17)
  12. Lost in the Stars (6:12)
  13. What Keeps Mankind Alive (2:11)
  14. Klops Lied (Meatball Song) (0:49)
  15. Surabaya Johnny (4:07)
  16. The Hurricane (1:00)
  17. Oh Heavenly Salvation (2:35)
  18. Call From the Grave (5:22)
  19. Speak Low (4:23)
  20. In No Man’s Land (0:47)

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