Top tracks — play these first
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Loser Start here — Opening with a driving rhythm and catchy chorus, 'Loser' sets the tone for the album's exploration of personal struggles and triumphs. Its infectious energy makes it a standout track.
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Shooting at the Sun — The title track features soaring vocals and anthemic guitar riffs, embodying themes of hope and ambition, making it a perfect representation of Thunder's sound.
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If I Can't Feel Love — This track showcases a more vulnerable side with its poignant lyrics about longing and emotional connection, highlighting the band's capacity for depth amidst their hard rock roots.
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Everybody's Laughing — 'Everybody's Laughing' combines sharp lyrical wit with a catchy melody, reflecting societal observations while maintaining an upbeat feel, demonstrating Thunder's versatility.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- introspective lyrical reflections
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Reestablished Thunder's presence in hard rock after earlier commercial peaks.
- Themes
- personal struggle· early 2000s rock· emotional connection· societal observations
- Career context
- By the time 'Shooting at the Sun' was released in January 2003, Thunder was transitioning from their earlier commercial peak in the 1990s. This album followed their previous release, 'The Magnificent Seventh' (2001), and showcased a matured sound while addressing themes like love, loss, and resilience. The band was aiming to reclaim their place within the hard rock scene as they navigated a changing musical landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Def Leppard· Bon Jovi· Whitesnake
Tracklist
- 1 Loser Start here 5:10
- 2 Everybody's Laughing 4:04
- 3 If I Can't Feel Love 4:51
- 4 Shooting at the Sun 4:43
- 5 The Pimp and the Whore 4:15
- 6 A Lover, Not a Friend 4:21
- 7 Shake the Tree 4:23
- 8 Somebody Get Me a Spin Doctor 4:40
- 9 The Man Inside 4:30
- 10 Out of My Head 4:16
- 11 Blown Away 5:31
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Permission to Land
The Darkness
Shares a similar blend of gritty hard rock with anthemic choruses and emotional depth.
One Day Remains
Alter Bridge
Features powerful ballads and hard-hitting riffs, exploring themes of struggle and resilience.
The Long Road
Nickelback
Combines introspective lyrics with a hard rock sound characteristic of the early 2000s.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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