Headfirst into the Flames: Live in Europe is the fifth live album by the free jazz group Last Exit, released in 1993 by MuWorks Records.
Reception
In a review for AllMusic, John Dougan wrote: "Headfirst kicks off with the brain fry of 'Lizard Eyes' only to launch into a Sharrock improv called 'Don't Be a Cry Baby, Whatever You Do.' Brotzmann blows wild and free here, and his squeal and blurt provides a great counterpoint to the rumble of the rhythms and the pummeling sonic overload of Sharrock's guitar. Another piece of blurt that will make you head spin."
Writing for Trouser Press, Greg Kot stated: "While cutthroat power is still very much part of the group's repertoire, the emphasis is more on give-and-take... 'Jesus! What Gorgeous Monkeys We Are' simmers rather than boils for all of its eleven minutes, a four-way conversation of the type rarely heard on the earlier albums."
Track listing
Accolades Publication Country Accolade Year Rank The Wire United Kingdom Albums of the Year 1993 17
Personnel Last Exit Peter Brötzmann – bass saxophone, cover art Ronald Shannon Jackson – drums Bill Laswell – Fender 6-string bass Sonny Sharrock – guitar Technical personnel Robert Musso – producer
Release history Region Date Label Format Catalog United States 1993 MuWorks CD MUW 1013 United States 2008 DMG/ARC CD 0701
References
External links Headfirst into the Flames: Live in Europe at Bandcamp