Moving Target
Royal Hunt · 1995
50 min · 11 tracks · progressive metal
A dynamic blend of orchestral arrangements and heavy metal riffs, weaving complex narratives through powerful vocals and intricate instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Last Goodbye — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its sweeping melodies and emotional intensity, encapsulating the band's signature blend of metal and orchestration.
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Makin' a Mess — This track showcases the band's ability to combine catchy hooks with complex musical structures, highlighting their skillful musicianship.
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Far Away — 'Far Away' features some of the most poignant lyrics and memorable melodies on the album, demonstrating the band's lyrical depth alongside their musical prowess.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical vocal performances shine
- melodic hooks for sing-alongs
- cathartic moments of release
- epic narratives unfold gradually
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy emotional explorations
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1995, 'Moving Target' is Royal Hunt's third studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Paradox' in 1997. By this time, the band had solidified its progressive metal sound, showcasing their growth and ambition after establishing a loyal fanbase in Europe.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Symphony X· Dream Theater· Fates Warning
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Last Goodbye 6:33
- 2 1348 4:33
- 3 Makin' a Mess 4:00
- 4 Far Away 4:58
- 5 Step by Step 5:11
- 6 Autograph 3:37
- 7 Stay Down 4:21
- 8 Give It Up 4:02
- 9 Time 4:58
- 10 Far Away (acoustic) 4:40
- 11 Restless 3:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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