Sitting Targets
Peter Hammill · 1981
44 min · 11 tracks · rock music
A complex tapestry of introspective lyrics and eclectic rock instrumentation unfolds throughout Hammill's intricate compositions.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- introspective lyrical exploration
- gradual builds and payoffs
- long, immersive listening sessions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1981, 'Sitting Targets' is Peter Hammill's seventh solo album, following the critically praised 'Over' from 1977. At this point in his career, Hammill had established himself as a prominent figure in the progressive rock scene and was exploring more personal themes in his songwriting, reflecting a shift toward introspection and emotional depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Van der Graaf Generator· Robert Wyatt· King Crimson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Breakthrough 3:57
- 2 My Experience 3:15
- 3 Ophelia 3:10
- 4 Empress’s Clothes 4:03
- 5 Glue 3:40
- 6 Hesitation 4:07
- 7 Sitting Targets 5:22
- 8 Stranger Still 4:54
- 9 Sign 3:45
- 10 What I Did 3:39
- 11 Central Hotel 4:41
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