Perhaps the best known and most loved of 's works, is a testament to the creative progress of one of the best drummers of all time. Now over 40 years old, is as thunderous as ever. Here, combines his rhythm with tenor saxophonist 's brilliant composing to make what could only be termed a "structurally raw" album. Each track rips through as quickly as ripped through drum heads. and stand out as part of the true for hot . Two alternate versions of round out the album, both brimming with the fluid integrity of the song and the drive only could provide. As one of the few drummers to step out and lead, not just play backup, created a true treasure in . ~ Christopher Fielder