Headless Heroes of the Apocalypse
1971 studio album by Eugene McDaniels
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Headless Heroes of the Apocalypse is an album by the American musician Eugene McDaniels, released in 1971.[2][3] Spiro Agnew allegedly asked Atlantic Records to withdraw it from stores.[4] It was issued on compact disc in 2001.[5]
Regent Sound Studio
(New York City)
| Headless Heroes of the Apocalypse | ||||
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| Released | 1971 | |||
| Recorded | 1971 | |||
| Studios | Atlantic Recording Studio Regent Sound Studio (New York City) | |||
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| Length | 37:50 | |||
| Labels | Label M Atlantic Water | |||
| Producer | Joel Dorn | |||
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Overview
The album is dedicated to Roberta Flack: "Special thanks to Miss Roberta Flack for not being afraid to help a brother. She, in my opinion, is a lady of quality, grace, humanity and talent of the highest order. I love you, Bert-G."
Several of the songs have been sampled by hip hop producers, including Pete Rock, Q-Tip, and Beastie Boys.[6][7] The vinyl album became an expensive collector's item.[8]
Critical reception
The Hawaii Tribune-Herald noted that "the backups are crisp and informal, while the female vocal matches [McDaniels] beautifully."[11]
The Boston Phoenix wrote that the album "occupies a funky fringe backwater where soul, rock, R&B, and the protest song aligned with identity politics, theology, astrology, urban affairs, hallucinogenic drugs, and black revolution."[12]
Track listing
All tracks composed by Eugene McDaniels; except where noted.
- "The Lord Is Back" (McDaniels, Dwight Singleton) - 3:19
- "Jagger the Dagger" – 6:02
- "Lovin' Man" – 4:47
- "Headless Heroes" – 3:32
- "Susan Jane" – 2:10
- "Freedom Death Dance" – 4:16
- "Supermarket Blues" – 4:08
- "The Parasite (For Buffy)" – 9:36
Personnel
- Harry Whitaker - piano, musical director
- Gary King - electric bass
- Miroslav Vitouš - acoustic bass
- Alphonse Mouzon - drums
- Richard Resnicoff - guitar
- Carla Cargill - female vocals
- Technical
- Lew Hahn - recording and remixing engineer
- Patrick Roques - art direction and design
- Bill Del Conte - photography
- Harvey Konigsberg - samurai painting