[1][2][3] In his review for AllMusic, Alex Henderson states: "Flamethrower is a generally enjoyable, if imperfect, avant-garde jazz date.

[4] Christopher Porter of JazzTimes wrote: "Flamethrower demonstrates the Underground at its cerebral best: free-floating, quietly melodic, modal-based jazz...

"[5] Writing for All About Jazz, Derek Taylor commented: "the interplay here between the four players often operates at peak levels.

"[6] Another AAJ reviewer remarked: "Flamethrower is creative work at the edge of the in & out continuum—music that requires the listener to pay attention and participate.

"[7] In an article for One Final Note, Scott Hreha wrote: "Flamethrower is an excellent disc from start to finish.