Headless Heroes of the Apocalypse

Headless Heroes of the Apocalypse is an album of American soul music by artist Eugene McDaniels, released in 1971.

Headless Heroes of the Apocalypse
Studio album by
Eugene McDaniels
Released1971
Recorded1971
StudioAtlantic Recording Studio
Regent Sound Studio
(New York City)
Genre
Length37:50
LabelLabel M
Atlantic
Water
ProducerJoel Dorn
Eugene McDaniels chronology
Outlaw
(1970)		 Headless Heroes of the Apocalypse
(1971)		 Natural Juices
(1975)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
All About Jazz(positive) link
Allmusic link
Boston Phoenix link
Metro Times link
Pitchfork Media8.7/10 link
Stylus Magazine(positive) link
Synthesis(positive) link

Overview

The album is dedicated to Roberta Flack who is credited: "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."

This album dabbles in form between soul, funk, jazz, and even folk. In addition, it has been a collector's item among rap music and rare groove enthusiasts since the early 90s when several of the songs were sampled by many hip hop producers including Pete Rock, Q-Tip, Beastie Boys and later Earl Sweatshirt.

Aloe Blacc performed the album in its entirety at the Montreux Jazz Festival 2018.

Track listing

All tracks composed by Eugene McDaniels; except where noted.

  1. "The Lord Is Back" (McDaniels, Dwight Singleton) - 3:19
  2. "Jagger the Dagger" – 6:02
  3. "Lovin' Man" – 4:47
  4. "Headless Heroes" – 3:32
  5. "Susan Jane" – 2:10
  6. "Freedom Death Dance" – 4:16
  7. "Supermarket Blues" – 4:08
  8. "The Parasite (For Buffy)" – 9:36

Personnel
Technical
  • Lew Hahn - recording and remixing engineer
  • Patrick Roques - art direction and design
  • Bill Del Conte - photography
  • Harvey Konigsberg - samurai painting

References
  1. Breihan, Tom (May 29, 2019). "The Number Ones: Roberta Flack's "Feel Like Makin' Love"". Stereogum. Retrieved June 19, 2023. ...his career culminated in the release of his bugged-out 1971 psychedelic jazz-funk album Headless Heroes Of The Apocalypse...
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