Headless Heroes of the Apocalypse | ||||
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Released | 1971 | |||
Recorded | 1971 | |||
Studio | Atlantic Recording Studio Regent Sound Studio (New York City) | |||
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Length | 37:50 | |||
Label | Label M Atlantic Water | |||
Producer | Joel Dorn | |||
Eugene McDaniels chronology | ||||
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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]
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]
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Source | Rating |
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Pitchfork | 8.7/10[10] |
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]
All tracks composed by Eugene McDaniels; except where noted.