On the album, which pays homage to the jazz fusion band The Tony Williams Lifetime, Blackman is joined by guitarists Fionn O Lochlainn, Mike Stern, and Vernon Reid, saxophonist Joe Lovano, keyboard players Doug Carn, Patrice Rushen, and Carlton Holmes, and bassists Benny Rietveld and David Santos.

[1][2][3] In a review for AllMusic, Michael G. Nastos wrote: "This homage to Tony Williams comes straight from the heart, unfiltered and exploding with the absolute dynamism both drummers have always displayed.

"[1] Jeff Winbush of All About Jazz stated: "Putting aside preconceived notions of what Tony Williams' Lifetime might sound like in 2010, Blackman's sonic explorations take jazz-rock beyond where the late drummer envisioned it...

"[6] The Guardian's John Fordham called the album a "firebreathing session," and commented: "The mad-axeman guitar and boneshaking drumming this style invites is certainly present on Another Lifetime, but Blackman balances it with tonal splashes of abstract colour.

"[7] Writing for A Jazz Noise, Dave Foxall noted: "Multiple musicians on a single album can impair consistency however, in this instance they seem to impart a freshness as well as appropriately reflecting Tony Williams' changing lineups... All of which contrives to create a cohesive diversity that makes for an engaging and uplifting (and often loud) listen.