Headless Heroes of the Apocalypse is an album by the American musician Eugene McDaniels, released in 1971. Spiro Agnew allegedly asked Atlantic Records to withdraw it from stores. It was issued on compact disc in 2001.

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. The vinyl album became an expensive collector's item.

Critical reception

The Hawaii Tribune-Herald noted that "the backups are crisp and informal, while the female vocal matches [McDaniels] beautifully." 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."

Track listing

All tracks composed by Eugene McDaniels; except where noted.

Personnel