I think we can all agree on this monster. It's spot in the Top 20 is well deserved (it could even be higher, but we'll see what remains ahead of it.) My favorite track is "Lovin' Man":
Soul Strut 100: #19 - Eugene McDaniels - Headless Heroes of the Apocalypse
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Gibbo said:Great lyrics/message with an impassioned delivery Especially on Supermarket Blues, his vocal inflection is impecable.
Headless Heroes and Boscoe are the kings of socially conscious raers. Speaking of...
Headless Heroes and Boscoe are the kings of socially conscious raers. Speaking of...
Jspr said:Great. Beautiful blend of styles. One of my alltime faves. Sits nicely w Gil Scott Heron and Leon Thomas/Andy Bey/Gary Bartz but still pretty unique. Got my copy for free too.
Yes, I totally agree.
Speaking of Gil Scott Heron, if he doesn't show before we're done I'm gonna cry.
Yes, I totally agree.
Speaking of Gil Scott Heron, if he doesn't show before we're done I'm gonna cry.
crabmongerfunk said:
i have the sheet music to all of these tunes that i can share except for "headless heroes".
I have been trying to find sheet music/chords for Jagger the Dagger but finding it impossible, if you could share I would be eternally grateful!
i have the sheet music to all of these tunes that i can share except for "headless heroes".
I have been trying to find sheet music/chords for Jagger the Dagger but finding it impossible, if you could share I would be eternally grateful!
I avoided buying Headless Heroes for a long time. I'd already owned the Outlaw album (great cover!), which I thought was more "interesting" than actually "good." Okay, it's nice to see that this former pop balladeer had a social-consciousness period, but if that's the best he could do, I'm sticking with "Tower Of Strength" and "A Hundred Pounds Of Clay."
Then I heard Headless Heroes. Now THAT'S the LP where Rev. McD really gets into gear...great album!
Then I heard Headless Heroes. Now THAT'S the LP where Rev. McD really gets into gear...great album!
Hey,
This is one of my favorites from cover to cover. My joints are "Supermarket Blues", "Freedom Death Dance" and "Lovin' Man." I kind of figured this one would make the Soul Strut 100, so good looks on recognizing the LP.
Peace,
Big Stacks from Kakalak
This is one of my favorites from cover to cover. My joints are "Supermarket Blues", "Freedom Death Dance" and "Lovin' Man." I kind of figured this one would make the Soul Strut 100, so good looks on recognizing the LP.
Peace,
Big Stacks from Kakalak
LaserWolf said:I think the transformation from Gene McDaniels and 100 Pounds of Clay to Eugene McDaniels and Headless Heroes is one of the most abrupt and extreme career turn arounds.
...except that a few years passed between "Gene" and "Eugene," so I'm sure he slowly made his transformation in the years between.
...except that a few years passed between "Gene" and "Eugene," so I'm sure he slowly made his transformation in the years between.
pickwick33 said:LaserWolf said:I think the transformation from Gene McDaniels and 100 Pounds of Clay to Eugene McDaniels and Headless Heroes is one of the most abrupt and extreme career turn arounds.
...except that a few years passed between "Gene" and "Eugene," so I'm sure he slowly made his transformation in the years between.
Does 'Universal Jones' fit in this time? I can't remember the chronology.
...except that a few years passed between "Gene" and "Eugene," so I'm sure he slowly made his transformation in the years between.
Does 'Universal Jones' fit in this time? I can't remember the chronology.
cai said
ickwick33 said:LaserWolf said:I think the transformation from Gene McDaniels and 100 Pounds of Clay to Eugene McDaniels and Headless Heroes is one of the most abrupt and extreme career turn arounds.
...except that a few years passed between "Gene" and "Eugene," so I'm sure he slowly made his transformation in the years between.
Does 'Universal Jones' fit in this time? I can't remember the chronology.
Outlaw was 1970, Headless Heroes was '71, the album he cut with Universal Jones was from '72.
Then he resurfaced with an album on Ode ca. 1975 called Natural Juices that no one seems to talk about. (Any opinions?)
ickwick33 said:LaserWolf said:I think the transformation from Gene McDaniels and 100 Pounds of Clay to Eugene McDaniels and Headless Heroes is one of the most abrupt and extreme career turn arounds....except that a few years passed between "Gene" and "Eugene," so I'm sure he slowly made his transformation in the years between.
Does 'Universal Jones' fit in this time? I can't remember the chronology.
Outlaw was 1970, Headless Heroes was '71, the album he cut with Universal Jones was from '72.
Then he resurfaced with an album on Ode ca. 1975 called Natural Juices that no one seems to talk about. (Any opinions?)
pickwick33 said:cai saidickwick33 said:LaserWolf said:I think the transformation from Gene McDaniels and 100 Pounds of Clay to Eugene McDaniels and Headless Heroes is one of the most abrupt and extreme career turn arounds.
...except that a few years passed between "Gene" and "Eugene," so I'm sure he slowly made his transformation in the years between.
Does 'Universal Jones' fit in this time? I can't remember the chronology.
Outlaw was 1970, Headless Heroes was '71, the album he cut with Universal Jones was from '72.
Then he resurfaced with an album on Ode ca. 1975 called Natural Juices that no one seems to talk about. (Any opinions?)
natural juices is the one i come back to most, thing is a goddamn masterpiece...
ickwick33 said:LaserWolf said:I think the transformation from Gene McDaniels and 100 Pounds of Clay to Eugene McDaniels and Headless Heroes is one of the most abrupt and extreme career turn arounds....except that a few years passed between "Gene" and "Eugene," so I'm sure he slowly made his transformation in the years between.
Does 'Universal Jones' fit in this time? I can't remember the chronology.
Outlaw was 1970, Headless Heroes was '71, the album he cut with Universal Jones was from '72.
Then he resurfaced with an album on Ode ca. 1975 called Natural Juices that no one seems to talk about. (Any opinions?)
natural juices is the one i come back to most, thing is a goddamn masterpiece...
he was pretty much out of his protest bag but still sort of cynical, living high off of the publishing royalties for roberta's take on "feel's like making love". in fact, the album starts off with a tender but pretty much unnecessary version of FLML but it gets darker and more introspective. every song is about relationships and sex; no mention or reference to his former muse, susan jane. perhaps they were done at this point.
some sample lyrics from "honey, can you know what i mean?":
"honey, i love the legs you walk on and the feet they're connected to, you're freaky hair, your constant stare and the lies that you say are true. some bloodless kind of liquid keeps surging through my veins. you are my headless horseman tugging at my reigns. you are the demon in my consciousness, that makes my eye droop down, the music in my brain that makes my id and ego drown. sucking on the breast of eternity, my life rings true: she's part of me, he 's part of she and i'm a part of you. honey can you know what i mean? have you seen what i seen? someday you may be able to use it honey don't confuse it"
the players are the core group from the feels like making love album: idris at the centre, bob james playing rythmn rhodes and ill synths (his arp palying, in particular is notable), ralph mcdonald, etc... all playing at their peak. really tight, interesting band and ill arrangments.
as for eugene's voice, i would say this is the best singing he ever did, not only does he hit all the notes (never a guarantee with eugene) but it has this kinda soaring vibe in places. the version of "river" on this album is definitive for me.
I can;t find any tubes on youtube except FLML. anyhow, the record goes for like $10.00. please, pick it up and let me know what you think.
some sample lyrics from "honey, can you know what i mean?":
"honey, i love the legs you walk on and the feet they're connected to, you're freaky hair, your constant stare and the lies that you say are true. some bloodless kind of liquid keeps surging through my veins. you are my headless horseman tugging at my reigns. you are the demon in my consciousness, that makes my eye droop down, the music in my brain that makes my id and ego drown. sucking on the breast of eternity, my life rings true: she's part of me, he 's part of she and i'm a part of you. honey can you know what i mean? have you seen what i seen? someday you may be able to use it honey don't confuse it"
the players are the core group from the feels like making love album: idris at the centre, bob james playing rythmn rhodes and ill synths (his arp palying, in particular is notable), ralph mcdonald, etc... all playing at their peak. really tight, interesting band and ill arrangments.
as for eugene's voice, i would say this is the best singing he ever did, not only does he hit all the notes (never a guarantee with eugene) but it has this kinda soaring vibe in places. the version of "river" on this album is definitive for me.
I can;t find any tubes on youtube except FLML. anyhow, the record goes for like $10.00. please, pick it up and let me know what you think.
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