Lisztomania stands as a fascinating fusion of two titans: Roger Daltrey, the dynamic frontman of The Who, and Rick Wakeman, the virtuoso keyboardist from Yes. Conceived as the soundtrack for Ken Russell’s audacious film about the life—and wild legend—of composer Franz Liszt, this album is nothing short of a rock opera fever dream. Daltrey’s theatrical vocals soar with bravado, while Wakeman’s classically inspired synthesizer work brings grandiosity and irreverence in equal measure. Lisztomania doesn’t just pay homage to its 19th-century namesake; it revels in a kind of playful musical anarchy, blending bombastic rock, orchestral flourishes, and a touch of camp. The result is a heady time capsule of 1970s ambition, where the lines between classical music and rock spectacle are gleefully blurred. For collectors, this album represents a meeting point of two legendary careers and the era’s untamed creative spirit. Lisztomania is more than a soundtrack—it’s a testament to the joy of pushing musical boundaries, making it a must-have for fans of both progressive rock and cinematic excess.
Track List:
A1 - Rienzi / Chopsticks Fantasia - 4:20
A2 - Love's Dream - 4:25
A3 - Dante Period - 2:05
A4 - Orpheus Song - 3:10
A5 - Hell - 1:59
B1 - Hibernation - 1:11
B2 - Excelsior Song - 2:32
B3 - Master Race - 0:53
B4 - Rape, Pillage & Clap - 3:09
B5 - Funerailles - 3:48
B6 - Free Song (Hungarian Rhapsody) - 1:57
B7 - Peace At Last - 2:59