Moving Target
Gil Scott-Heron · 1982
37 min · 7 tracks · jazz
A poignant blend of jazz, pop, and spoken word, reflecting on societal challenges with a soulful urgency.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- soulful urgency in storytelling
- thought-provoking societal observations
- engaging narrative flow throughout
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- seek purely upbeat party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Gil Scott-Heron released 'Moving Target' in 1982, he had already established himself as a prominent voice in social commentary through his earlier works like 'Pieces of a Man' (1971). This album came during a period where he was grappling with personal struggles and shifting musical landscapes, marking a transition from his earlier more experimental sounds to a polished blend of genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Amiri Baraka· The Last Poets· Abbey Lincoln
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fast Lane 4:54
- 2 Washington, D.C. 4:20
- 3 No Exit 4:05
- 4 Blue Collar 5:45
- 5 Explanations 4:12
- 6 Ready or Not 4:33
- 7 Black History / The World 9:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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